Expressway seat belt rule: Grace period ends June 19 (opens original article in a new tab)

Colombo's seat belt regulations end grace period June 19 with enforcement and fines for non-compliance. Awareness campaigns held ahead of implementation.

• Grace period for seat belt regulations ends June 19 with legal action for non-compliance
• Mandatory seat belt use applies to drivers and front-seat passengers on ordinary roads, and all passengers on expressways
• Fines up to Rs. 1,000 may be imposed for violations