By Sri Lanka Police Introduces Advanced Speed Guns to Curb Road Accidents
In a bid to reduce road accidents, the Sri Lanka Police have introduced state-of-the-art speed guns manufactured in the United States. These high-tech devices are designed to efficiently monitor vehicle speeds, even during nighttime, and can detect a vehicle from a distance of 1.2 kilometers.
According to police officials, the new speed guns can record video footage, which can be used as evidence in court. In addition, they capture critical data such as the vehicle’s speed, the driver’s photograph, and the vehicle registration number.
Rising Road Accidents a Major Concern
Speaking on the alarming increase in road accidents, Senior DIG Manoj Ranawaka, Director of Traffic Control and Road Safety, highlighted key statistics:
From 2020 to 2024, Sri Lanka recorded 11,617 road accidents.
There were 33,259 serious accidents during this period.
A total of 12,322 lives were lost.
By February 26, 2025, the number of road fatalities had already reached 341.
“These are healthy individuals losing their lives to preventable accidents,” he emphasized. “The primary cause of most accidents is excessive speed, and that’s why we introduced these speed guns.”
Features of the New Speed Guns
The speed guns, imported from the United States, feature advanced dual-camera technology and night vision capabilities, making them highly effective for speed enforcement at any time of the day.
Key features include:
✅ Long-range detection – Identifies speeding vehicles from 1.2 kilometers away.
✅ Real-time evidence – Instantly captures speed, driver’s image, and vehicle number.
✅ Video recording – Footage can be submitted in court as irrefutable proof.
The police have already deployed 30 speed guns across different regions at a cost of Rs. 3.3 million per unit. Plans are underway to import 15 more devices, allowing coverage across 45 districts in the near future.
With this latest technology, authorities aim to strengthen law enforcement, enhance road safety, and ultimately reduce fatalities caused by reckless driving.
