WhatsApp Hotline Launched for Reporting Reckless Driving

COLOMBO (News 1st); In today’s digital society, the public increasingly utilises social media platforms, and many incidents occurring in daily life are being recorded and shared online. Among these, it has been observed that the public often captures footage of reckless and dangerous driving on public roads and forwards it to the Sri Lanka Police. 

By submitting video evidence of incidents such as speeding, unsafe overtaking, and other hazardous driving behaviours (including riding a vehicle on one wheel, driving without proper control, or dangerously crossing railway tracks), the Sri Lanka Police have been able to promptly apprehend a significant number of offenders and take legal action against them. The Sri Lanka Police extends its appreciation to the public for their cooperation in this regard. 

To further strengthen and streamline this initiative, a dedicated WhatsApp number 070-4755600 has been introduced for the submission of videos related to reckless and dangerous driving incidents. This number operates 24 hours a day under the close supervision of the deputy inspector general of police in charge of traffic control and road safety. 

When such incidents are observed, the public is kindly requested to forward the relevant video footage to this WhatsApp number, along with details such as the date, location, and police division in which the incident occurred. 

The Sri Lanka Police further requests the public not to submit fabricated or AI-generated videos to this number and to actively support this initiative aimed at ensuring the swift enforcement of law against dangerous and reckless drivers and reducing traffic violations.