Reward increased for traffic police officers detecting violations

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya has issued a circular to increase the reward for traffic police personnel who detect traffic violations by 25%.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has informed senior officers, including Senior DIGs and OICs, through the circular to increase the reward currently being paid to the traffic police personnel by 25%, effective from February 01, 2025.

The increased reward will be paid to Traffic OICs engaged in field duties, Inspector-rank officers engaged in both traffic and office duties, Police Sergeants, Police Constables, and Police Constable Drivers engaged in field traffic duties.

Furthermore, the Acting IGP has instructed that the allowances be paid without delay.

The statement also emphasizes that the primary objective is to further enhance the efficiency and quality of official duties by evaluating and motivating these officers.

The officers performing duties in traffic divisions are doing their utmost to minimize reported traffic offenses, including violations, accidents, speeding, and drunk driving, Sri Lanka Police said.