Tag: traffic discipline

  • Islamabad Police intensifies crackdown against wrong parking

    Islamabad Police intensifies crackdown against wrong parking

    The Islamabad Police has initiated a crackdown on individuals who improperly park their vehicles, causing inconvenience to pedestrians and disrupting the smooth flow of traffic by occupying footpaths.

    Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has instructed the police force to launch a campaign specifically targeting vehicles parked incorrectly, particularly in busy markets. He has given special directives to SSP Traffic Muhammad Sarfraz Virk to oversee the operation, as confirmed by a public relations officer on Sunday.

    All Zonal DSPs have been tasked with ensuring the enforcement of traffic regulations and taking action against those who disrupt traffic discipline within the city.

    Enforcement actions have been carried out against administrators of showrooms and shopping malls in various areas including G-11 Markaz, F-10, F-11, G-8, G-9, I-8 Markaz, Blue Area, Jinnah Super Market, F-6 Super Market, Aabpara, and Bhara Kahu markets. Vehicles parked on footpaths have been removed, with warnings issued for compliance with regulations under the threat of strict enforcement measures.

    Throughout the year, the Islamabad Police have issued over 42,000 fines for improper parking, with several vehicles impounded for failing to clear footpath areas.

    SSP Traffic said that ensuring convenience for road users remains a top priority for the Islamabad Police, achieved through maintaining traffic discipline.

    Specialised teams have been formed to address illegal parking and clear footpaths, with stringent actions planned against violators.

  • Over 14,000 unlicensed drivers penalised in Islamabad

    As many as 14,489 motorists driving cars or riding bikes without a license have so far been fined by the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) in 2020.

    According to an ITP spokesperson, the department is currently on a mission to ensure vehicular discipline and take strict action against motorists who neglect traffic rules. He added that the fine tickets are issued not as a punitive measure, but to enable citizens to respect traffic laws and contribute to road safety.

    The reports suggest that the police department has also started an awareness campaign to sensitise motorists to the importance of traffic laws. The authorities are aiming to control illegal activities like driving without a licence, one-wheeling, careless driving, risky stunts, and ensuring lane discipline.

    ASSP (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed said that the ITP personnel will continue their efforts to ensure road safety in the capital. In his statement, he urged people to cooperate with the ITP to make Islamabad accident-free.

    In a bid to curb vehicular tragedies, the Road Safety Council of Pakistan (RSCP) has been established to ensure the prevention of road accidents, through the dissemination of information and coordination with various relevant departments to lessen the risks associated with on-road commutes.

    RSCP Chairman Irfan Baloch has said that the main objective of the council is to reduce traffic crashes and injuries by generating awareness about road safety and build a sense of responsibility in people.

    “We want to save precious lives through the prevention of road traffic accidents, and we strongly believe that all road crashes are preventable.”