Police will not withdraw the lane discipline rule despite protests from private bus operators and motorists’ complaints that it has only made a bad situation worse, Police Traffic Chief Amarasiri Senaratne said.
Traffic buildup was more after the introduction of lane discipline
It is true that the implementation of the regulations had slowed down traffic flow, but motorists were learning to be disciplined while most private bus and three-wheel drivers now avoid zigzagging from lane to lane, he said.
Many motorists the Sunday Times spoke to are not sure whether the strict implementation of the rule since last week would achieve the desired result – easing the traffic congestion in the city.
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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