Govt. considers resuming Driver’s Demerit Points

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya  

The Government is considering the resumption of the Demerit Points System for driving licenses, Transport Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.  The demerit system was considered as a strategy to prevent accidents caused by negligent drivers.  

“The system gives drivers a score of 0 to 24 points in road accidents caused by negligence. and the driver’s license will be suspended after the score drops to 0 at the end.The Demerit Point System will encourage drivers to be responsible and careful,” the Minister said.