Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- When a vehicle needs to be stopped for a traffic offence, police officers must carry out the interception openly and professionally at a location visible to other road users and should not hide in isolated locations or behind bushes while attempting to stop motorists, DIG in charge of the Traffic and Road Safety Range, W.P.J. Senadheera said.

The DIG also reminded traffic officers that departmental circulars and guidelines clearly set out how roadside duties should be performed. Officers should not arbitrarily stop vehicles or conduct traffic operations in a manner that could create suspicion of soliciting money from motorists.

He said vehicles requiring interception should be stopped in a transparent manner, such...