
To create a safe road devoid of road accidents and traffic congestion.
Adopting road safety measures Islandwide, to create an environment
where all can travel safely, through collecting statistical records on road accidents, working together with relevant institutions during the implementation of road rules, training officers performing traffic duties, and
raising awareness of students, drivers, and the general public on road safety.
It is reported that a tram car was operated for the first time in Sri Lanka on 01.12.1899. Thereafter in 14.12.1899, a post van was imported to the country and was put into operation. A motor car was imported to the country for the first time in 1902, and a bus in 1906.
Thus, with the beginning of the import of vehicles, there came up a need for the implementation of rules for traffic management.
Further, a Motor Vehicle Registration Office was established in 1917 and vehicles were registered.
In order to make the above tasks efficient, measures have been taken to perform the duties by dividing into separate sections as, Administration Branch, Education Branch, Law Enforcement Branch, Engineering Branch, Statistic Branch, Logistics Branch, and Transportation Branch.
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