The Department of Motor Traffic was established in 1928 with a view of performing the functions stipulated under the Motor Traffic Act. Its functions assigned under the Act are:
Functions
- The registration and transfer of ownership of motorized vehicles in terms of the regulations under the MTA.
- The licensing of drivers of motor vehicles on certification of competence.
- The monitoring of the operation of vehicles in terms of road worthiness and pollution.
- The investigation of vehicles involved in road accidents.
- Updating the regulations with respect to standards in the registration and operation of all motorized vehicles.
- The collection of relevant taxes based on motor vehicle
Contact Details :
Department of Motor Traffic
No. 341,
Alvitigala Mawatha,
Narahenpita.
Colombo-5.
Website :- www.motortraffic.gov.lk
Tel: +94-11-2694331 / +94-11-2694332 / +94-11-2694333 / +94-11-2694334 / +94-11-2694335
Fax: +94-11-11-2694338
Organization InformationMinistry of Transport
7th Floor,
Sethsiripaya,
Stage II,
Battaramulla.
Telephones:0112 187 200 / 0112 187 201 Fax Nos:0112 865 093 / 0112 187 226 Email:secmintransport@gmail.com Website: www.transport.gov.lk
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