Buckle up or face legal action (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombo's National Council for Road Safety will strictly enforce seat belt use starting June 20, 2026, with fines and potential legal liability for non-compliance.

• Seat belt use will be strictly enforced from June 20, 2026, on regular roads and expressways.
• A recent expressway accident showed rear seat passengers without seat belts suffered more serious injuries.
• The grace period for installing rear seat belts has been extended twice and will not be extended again.