Minister proposes minimum speed limit on expressways to enhance safety

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January 31, Colombo (LNW): Measures are underway to introduce a minimum speed limit on expressways to address safety concerns arising from slow-moving vehicles, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena announced.

During the weekly Cabinet briefing, the Minister highlighted that while a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph is currently in place, there is no established minimum speed.

Gunawardana emphasised that many accidents occur when vehicles attempt to overtake slow-moving ones.

To mitigate such incidents, he stressed that implementing a minimum speed limit on expressways is important.

He disclosed that consultations with experts in the field and relevant institutions, including the police, have taken place to address expressway accidents comprehensively.

The Minister further revealed that new rules and regulations pertaining to expressway safety will be officially published in a gazette notification within the next two weeks.

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