Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued a circular announcing a 25% increase in the reward for traffic police officers who detect traffic violations.
The circular, which was communicated to Senior Deputy Inspectors General (Senior DIGs) and Officers-in-Charge (OICs), states that the increment will be effective from February 1, 2025.
The enhanced reward applies to Traffic OICs engaged in field duties, Inspector-rank officers handling both traffic and office work, as well as Police Sergeants, Police Constables, and Police Constable Drivers involved in field traffic operations.
Additionally, the Acting IGP has instructed that the payments be made without delay to ensure that officers receive their due allowances on time.
According to the Sri Lanka Police, this initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of traffic law enforcementby recognizing and motivating officers who actively work to reduce traffic offenses, accidents, speeding, and drunk driving.
