Motor Traffic Department expands one-day and general services

Newswire reports that the Department of Motor Traffic issued a public notice dated November 10, 2026, warning people seeking services against brokers operating near its premises. Daily Mirror and Ada Derana also report the warning, while Newswire says the department cautioned that dealing with unauthorized intermediaries could lead to loss of money and important documents.

Newswire reports that the DMT said online and telephone appointment systems are available for one-day services, and urged the public to follow official procedures and consult authorized officers. A separate Newswire report says prior appointments are mandatory for one-day services.

Newswire reports that vehicle transfer documents can be submitted at District Secretariats and Divisional Secretariats, as well as at the department’s main office in Narahenpita. Daily Mirror reports that the department has expanded its one-day and general services; it attributes that information to Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Retired Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando.