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Grace period ends: Seat belts compulsory on expressways from June 20
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Grace period ends: Seat belts compulsory on expressways from June 20

June 16, 2026·1 min read
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  1. 01Mandatory seat belt regulation starts June 20.
  2. 02Grace period for motorists ends on June 19.
  3. 03All passengers must wear seat belts in vehicles.
  4. 04Enforcement will be strict with no exceptions.
  5. 05Regulation was relaxed earlier for public adjustment.
  6. 06Full compliance required from June 20 onward.
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The National Council for Road Safety has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulation will be strictly enforced from June 20, ending the grace period previously granted to motorists. Council Chairman Manjula Kularatne said all passengers, both in the front and rear seats, must wear seat belts when travelling on expressways.  He emphasized that the rule will be applied without exception once the grace period concludes on June 19. Authorities noted that the regulation had been introduced earlier, but enforcement was temporarily relaxed to allow the public time to adjust.  With the deadline now approaching, officials confirmed that full compliance will be required from June 20 onward. (Newswire) The post Grace period ends: Seat belts compulsory on expressways from June 20 appeared first on Newswire.

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