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Govt. considers resuming Driver’s Demerit Points

24 Jul 2020 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

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.