Islamabad Police accelerates efforts against traffic violators

Islamabad : The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has accelerated its efforts against those involved in violation of traffic laws especially lane violations (by Bikers), under-age bikers, seat belt violations, and not following parking rules.

ITP is working on hastening actions against traffic violators under special directives of Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younis to reduce accidents and to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic.

Senior Superintendent of Police SSP (Traffic ) Mazhar Iqbal has advised all zonal DSPs and inspectors to take strict action against all the motorists violating traffic rules, including lane violations, seat belt violations, and no-parking violations.

ITP has constituted special squads to conduct operations throughout the city, and its education wing will work to improve road safety awareness for the public on several highways of the capital.

SSP Traffic has instructed officers to deal with the citizens in a courteous manner as disrespect will not be tolerated and to take unbiased action against rule violators.

He said that in-charge beat inspectors will be answerable for their jurisdictions and that strict departmental action will be taken against underperformers while those who work diligently will be rewarded for their efforts.

The SSP (Traffic ) Mazhar Iqbal has also appealed to the citizens to follow traffic rules and assist ITP in maintaining traffic discipline in the city.