RISE IN FOREIGNERS DRIVING THREE-WHEELERS SPARK ACCIDENTS IN SL

Sri Lanka Police said that there has been a noticeable increase in the trend of foreigners driving threewheelers in Sri Lanka, accompanied by a rise in related fatal and other accidents in recent times.

- By DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA

Upon investigation, it has been revealed that many foreign nationals involved in these accidents did not possess the necessary licences to drive three-wheelers, and the lack of proper training has contributed to these incidents. Police said that foreign nationals must at least have a valid driving licence in Sri Lanka, International driving licence valid for this country or driving licence of their country (Certificate of Translation submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner) to legally drive in Sri Lanka.