Over 88,000 motorists fined; 187 cases registered during last month

Islamabad:The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP), during the campaign against traffic rules violators, have penalised over 88,000 motorists and registered 187 cases during the last month of yesteryear, a spokesman of the ITP said, Thursday.

In this regard, during the last one month, the Islamabad Traffic Police took strict action without discrimination against various traffic law violations, including lane violations, red signal violations, zebra crossing violations, driving on the wrong side, riding without helmets, driving without a license, over speeding, one-wheeling, and illegal parking.

Strict legal action was taken against the drivers for serious traffic violations. Over 88,000 drivers were fined and 18,000 vehicles and motorcycles were impounded at various police stations. Islamabad Traffic conducted 135 anti-encroachments drives across various areas of the city.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad, Muhammad Sarfraz Virk, said that to ensure the enforcement of traffic laws in the federal capital, additional personnel were deployed for field/market duties, and more forklifts were assigned to deal with illegal parking.

Traffic officers were also equipped with speed cameras to effectively control speeding on the Srinagar Highway and Expressway. Additionally, the Islamabad Traffic Police Highway Patrol Unit is effectively active in dealing with traffic violations and performing its duties efficiently.

Moreover, surprise checking points have been set up in two shifts to ensure effective enforcement, with the presence of traffic officers. Smart Traffic Response Unit is systematically active in maintaining traffic flow in construction zones. Traffic police also ensured smooth flow of traffic on Islamabad roads during high level foreign delegations visits.

Similarly, due to Islamabad Traffic Police effective planning no incidents of fatal accidents reported on the eve of New Year night. Public awareness campaigns have been launched through various social media platforms and FM Radio 92.4. He said that, The Islamabad Traffic Police is also conducting road safety workshops for drivers who violate traffic rules, which are also provided to applicants seeking a driving license.