Police warn pedestrians using phones or headphones on roads

Sri Lanka Police said legal action will be taken in future against pedestrians who walk on roads while using headphones or earphones, citing road-safety...

Sri Lanka Police said legal action will be taken in future against pedestrians who walk on roads while using headphones or earphones, citing road-safety risks. SSP Manoj Ranagala said pedestrians are currently being warned and noted that 1,389 people died in 1,323 road accidents between January 1 and June 30, 2026.newswire +2

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dailymirror.lkdailymirror.lk/breaking-news/Beware-of-walking-on-roads-while-using-phones-Police-watchful/108-344628July 4, 2026Police warn pedestrians using phones or headphones on roads

Nnewswire.lknewswire.lk/2026/07/03/police-to-take-legal-action-against-pedestrians-using-headphones-while-walkingJuly 4, 2026newswire.lk

Oonlanka.comonlanka.com/news/sri-lanka-police-to-act-against-pedestrians-using-headphones-on-roads.htmlJuly 4, 2026onlanka.com

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