Driving licences -Automated system soon

by Kurulu Kariyakarawana

The Department of Motor Traffic will introduce a new automated system to issue driving licences to check corruption and enhance efficiency.

This is a sequel to the continuous allegations being levelled against the department that examiners solicit bribes to pass licence applicants at the practical test.

Commissioner General Department of Motor Traffic S H Harishchandra told the Sunday Observer that this was a long-felt need and an important move to make the department a corruption free office.

Preliminary discussions are now being conducted with the relevant authorities to implement this system as soon as possible, he said.

When the new system is introduced the examiners will only test the applicants of the trial runs and the related paperwork will be handled by a separate staff.

Many applicants have complained that they pay a Rs. 1,000 bribe to the examiners through brokers to pass the practical test.