Overview

The National Council for Road Safety functions under the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation by the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act No. 5 of 1998. The National Council for Road Safety is the sole government institute which operates under the theme of creating a secure road system for all road users. This council consists of 16 government institutions and a representative of a non-state body headed by the Chairman and the role of this council has been pointed out in section 213 A of the Motor Traffic Act and the Road Safety Fund which funds for it has also been established. For this fund, a 1% road security levy is levied in all motor vehicle insurance and the tax levy is credited monthly to this fund by the relevant insurance institution.

Objectives of the National Council for Road Safety

• Prepare the background to create a high quality driving service through the creation of disciplined and law abiding drivers.
• Provision of financial assistance for the families affected by hit and run accidents and the minimization of such accidents.
• Identification and implementation of measures for the protection of pedestrians including roads and vehicles and passengers who use it.
• Collecting data, conducting surveys and researches on road safety, and developing international co-ordination.
• Implementation of national road safety policies and minimize inconveniences jointly with the public sector, NGOs and private sector institutes.
• Take necessary measures to rehabilitate disabled persons due to road accidents.
• Provision of financial assistance and advices to follow economic, technological and possible social activities and environment friendly safety measures.
• Formulation of national transport policy and contribute to its functioning.
• Provide contribution for activities such as revision of preparation of laws relating to road safety.