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Nearly 3,000 Reported Violating The New Seat Belt Safety Regulation
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Nearly 3,000 Reported Violating The New Seat Belt Safety Regulation

October 5, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Nearly 3,000 individuals face legal action for seat belt violations.
  2. 02New seat belt regulation enforced on expressways since September 19.
  3. 03Most motorists comply, but some still violate the law.
  4. 04Regulation requires all passengers to wear seat belts.
  5. 05Police highlight the importance of road safety.
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COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police say legal action has been taken against nearly 3,000 individuals for failing to comply with the new seat belt safety regulation on expressways.Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, said that while most motorists and passengers comply with the law, some individuals continue to violate the regulation.The safety regulation to wear seat belts by all passengers travelling in vehicles on expressways was made mandatory from September 19.

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