‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment system rolls out countrywide

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Collects over Rs. 115 m in traffic fines whilst registering over 86,000 digital transactions since inception

The country’s digital governance framework reached a significant milestone with the successful islandwide completion of the ‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment project on 3 February 2026, marking a major advancement in the delivery of efficient and transparent public services.

The initiative, which was launched as a pilot project in April 2025 covering 11 Police stations, has now been systematically expanded to all nine provinces, enabling countrywide access to digital traffic fine payments. Officials described the project as more than a technological upgrade, noting that it represents a fundamental shift towards modern, citizen-centric government service delivery.

Since its inception, the GovPAY system has facilitated the digital collection of over Rs. 115 million in traffic fines for the Government, with more than 86,000 successful digital transactions recorded. Motorists are able to make payments through all leading banks and fintech applications operating in Sri Lanka, significantly reducing delays and improving convenience.

Further expanding accessibility, authorities announced that from this week the option to pay fines in cash has also been made available through more than 55,000 Dialog eZ Cash agents located across the country, ensuring inclusivity for those without access to digital payment platforms.

The countrywide rollout is the result of coordinated efforts by the Ministries of Transport, Public Security and Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Police, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), LankaPay and Sri Lanka Telecom.

The initiative, which formally commenced in November 2024, was strengthened through continuous training programmes and close process coordination among all stakeholders, leading to its successful implementation at national level.

With the full deployment of GovPAY, drivers can now settle traffic fines on the spot and retrieve their driving licences from any location, a development that authorities say will significantly ease inconvenience for motorists while enhancing transparency, accountability and efficiency in traffic law enforcement across Sri Lanka.