Police Traffic Spot Fines

Paying fines for traffic violations that are not brought to court has been a time-consuming and inconvenient process for the general public for decades. Many have had to travel long distances, especially challenging during weekends, public holidays, or outside of normal working hours – just to make a payment. This often meant returning to the location of the offence, far from their place of residence, resulting in lost time, added expenses, and unnecessary stress.

With GovPay, this hassle becomes a thing of the past. The platform allows individuals to pay traffic fines online, securely and efficiently, from anywhere at any time. GovPay eliminates the need for physical travel, reduces delays, and simplifies the entire process; saving time, money, and letting people focus on what truly matters in life.

Step by Step Guide to Pay a Fine

1.

Login Mobile/ Internet banking or Mobile/ Fintech App, connected to GovPay.

2.

Select Government payment/ Bill payments and GovPay from the Payment option.

3.

Select ‘Sri Lanka Police’ from the Organizations list and ‘Traffic Fine’ from the Services list.

4.

Enter your ‘Vehicle no.’ and ‘Driving License no.’ Then Select the ‘Police Station’ as stated in the Fine Sheet. Select ‘Traffic Officer Mobile no.’, requesting from the Police Officer. Select applicable ‘Fine Types’ as per the Fine Sheet.

5.

Verify the Fine details and ‘confirm’ the payment.

6.

Your Driving License is returned to you, once the Traffic Police Officer gets a payment confirmation SMS.

Supported Banks & FinTechs

Mobile Apps

Nations Direct Mobile App
Peoples Pay Mobile App
BOC Smart Pay Mobile App
FriMi Mobile App
Helakuru (via HelaPay)

Online Banking

DFCC Online Banking
Nations Direct Online Banking
NDB Neos Online Banking
NSB Online Banking
Pan Asia Online Banking
Sampath Vishwa Online Banking
Seylan Online Banking

Over the Counter

Amana Bank
Cargills Bank

Where the Pilot is Operational

Traffic spot fines can be paid digitally through GovPay in Anuradhapura, Kurunegal and Matale Districts covering following Police Divisions as a Pilot run from 10th April 2025:
  • Anuradhapura
  • Dambulla
  • Doratiyawa
  • Galewela
  • Gokarella
  • Kawarakkulama
  • Kekirawa
  • Kurunegala
  • Madatugama
  • Maradankadawala
  • Melsiripura
  • Thirippane
  • Dambulla Highway
  • Anuradhapura Highway
  • Kurunegala Highway