Tag: Violations

  • Lahore Traffic Police issues 99,000 challans to motorcyclists in less than a month

    Lahore Traffic Police issues 99,000 challans to motorcyclists in less than a month

    In the last three weeks, 99,000 motorcyclists received challans from the Lahore City Traffic Police (CTP) for not wearing helmets. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Dr Assad Malhi emphasised the value of wearing helmets during his interview with the media.

    He claimed that after the enforcement effort, 95 per cent of motorcycle riders on Mall Road are now wearing helmets. Helmets should be used for self-defense and to prevent Challan since they shield the head from 70 per cent of fatal injuries, he continued.

    As more people wear helmets, the number of head injuries treated in Lahore hospitals has fallen. It noted that both senior and junior physicians have praised CTO for tackling this issue.

    According to Pakwheels, the entry of bikers without helmets was completely prohibited last month by the Lahore City Traffic Police. No biker would be permitted on Mall Road without a helmet, according to CTO Lahore, Dr Asjad Ahmed Malhi, in a statement to the media.

    Malhi warned, “In case of violation, there will be a heavy fine.” He further said this is a model stage and will be spread across the city in the next phase.

    The CTO continued by saying that the new law will be fully implemented and would have 100 per cent continuity.

    In order to make helmets mandatory, the traffic police have started a number of projects and initiatives in the city. More motorcyclists have started using helmets over time. There are still a sizable amount who don’t, though. A few years ago, the police started the “no helmet, no petrol” campaign to encourage people to use helmets.

  • Majority of fatal accidents in Karachi involved motorcycles: report

    Majority of fatal accidents in Karachi involved motorcycles: report

    More than 180 people were killed and over 150 were injured in 215 traffic accidents in Karachi during the current year.

    The majority of the 91 traffic incidents, which resulted in 69 fatalities and 77 injuries, occurred in district west. In a similar manner, truck collisions resulted in the deaths of 41 individuals and 10 injuries.

    According to Express Tribune, there were a total of 141 motorcycle accidents, 110 of which were fatal, resulting in 130 fatalities and 84 injuries.

    A total of 215 traffic incidents in various parts of the city from January 1 to November 27, 2022, resulted in 184 fatalities and 152 injuries, according to information provided by the Traffic Police.

    In Traffic Zone West, where there were 91 traffic incidents overall, 69 people died and 77 were hurt. A total of 36 traffic incidents occurred in the district of Malir, 34 of which were fatal, resulting in the deaths of 41 people and the injuries of 29 others.

    The data show that the Traffic Zone of District East reported 26 accidents, 21 of which resulted in fatalities, and 13 of which resulted in injuries. Similar to this, there were 19 traffic incidents in district central, resulting in 18 fatalities and 9 injuries. In Korangi, there were a total of 17 traffic incidents, which resulted in 14 fatalities and 9 injuries.

    In district south, there were about 20 traffic accidents that resulted in 16 fatalities and 12 injuries, while only three people were hurt in six accidents in the city district.

    Data from the traffic police show that 35 traffic accidents—the maximum number—involved collisions with trucks, resulting in 41 fatalities and 10 injuries. Similar to the previous example, 23 traffic accidents involving trailer collisions resulted in 20 fatalities and 15 injuries.

    Due to collisions with water tankers, a total of 21 accidents occurred, resulting in 14 fatalities and 16 injuries. The same is true for 17 accidents involving dumpers, which resulted in 15 fatalities and 8 injuries, and 17 accidents involving oil tankers, which resulted in 15 fatalities and 19 injuries.

    The collision with the buses resulted in a total of 14 traffic accidents, 12 of which resulted in fatalities and four in injuries. In addition, 12 people lost their lives and 31 were hurt in 16 accidents caused by collisions with minibuses, and 5 people lost their lives in 8 accidents caused by collisions with coaches.

    The data indicates that 23 traffic accidents involving car and jeep collisions resulted in 19 fatalities and 16 injuries. As a result of the collision with unknown vehicles, 20 people were killed and 5 were injured in a total of 20 traffic accidents.

    Up to 10 accidents involving motorcycle collisions resulted in four fatalities and five injuries. Similar to this, ten traffic accidents using Suzuki trucks resulted in six fatalities and nine other injuries. The majority of traffic accident reports involve victims on motorcycles.

    According to the data, 110 out of 141 motorcycle-related traffic accidents that occurred during the current year were fatal, resulting in 130 people losing their lives and 84 others being injured.

  • 51 motorcycles seized in a crackdown against one-wheeling

    51 motorcycles seized in a crackdown against one-wheeling

    In a crackdown against alterations, one-wheeling, and missing documentation, the City Traffic Police (CTP) of Rawalpindi seized 51 motorcycles and issued challans to more than 170 motorcyclists.

    On the occasion of Independence Day, City Traffic Police Rawalpindi began taking action against one-wheelers under the direction of Chief Traffic Officer Naveed Irshad. Along with other crucial thoroughfares, the operation was carried out on Murree Road, Sixth Road, Peshawar Road, Mall Road, Jhelum Road, and old Airport Road, according to The News.

    Due to the strategic planning and coordination, no one-wheeling was permitted on any roadway, and thanks to the officers’ diligent work, no unpleasant occurrence happened. All circle in-charges were given a particular task.

    The Chief Traffic Officer stated that one-wheeling is a criminal violation and that those found guilty will be prosecuted. He declared that the traffic police would keep going after those accused of meddling with the lives of ordinary residents.

  • Motorcyclists are top offenders of traffic rules in Lahore: CTP

    Motorcyclists are top offenders of traffic rules in Lahore: CTP

    Compared to other vehicles, motorcyclists have committed the most traffic violations during the first half of 2022.

    As per City Traffic Police Lahore records for the first six months of this year, rickshaw drivers and car drivers are also among the top three violators of traffic laws in Lahore, followed by motorcycle riders.

    In the first half of 2022, the City Traffic Police issued roughly 1.9 million fine tickets for breaking traffic laws. Motorcycle riders received 1.17 million challans, but more than 2 million, 3,000 car drivers also broke traffic laws. The 170,000 Qingqi rickshaw drivers also ignored the traffic laws.

    According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Muntazir Mehdi, over one lakh fine tickets have been issued to trucks, pick-up, and loader vehicles, 76,311 fine tickets have been issued to flying coaches and buses, and more than six thousand fine tickets have been issued to trailers.

    Challan tickets have also been issued to 114,000 public service and commercial vehicles. Mehdi added that more than 5.5 million citizens were informed and warned in addition to the action. He claimed that minor infractions are being addressed while issuing warnings.

    He mentioned accidents and claimed that reckless driving and rule-breaking were to blame for 70 per cent of motorcycle accidents involving riders. Creating awareness among the populace, according to CTO Lahore Muntazir Mehdi, will lower the number of accidents.

  • Islamabad Traffic Police to suspend driving licenses of habitual offenders

    With the aim of maintaining traffic discipline and a safe road environment in the city, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has made the decision to suspend the driving licenses of habitual offenders of traffic rules.

    Syed Mustafa Tanveer, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic), said the ITP has put in place a system to hold those who break traffic rules accountable. He stated that digital challan records would be reviewed on a regular basis, and that those whose licenses had been revoked for repeated violations of traffic laws would have their license suspended.

    He has also instructed the Zonal DSPs to maintain traffic discipline in the city and prosecute violators sternly.

    In its first step, ITP examined the digital challan log and identified 17 people who had been involved in multiple violations under sections 15 and 16 of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Six of the 17 violators have been ordered to attend traffic rules and road safety classes for five days, while the driving licenses of 11 others have been suspended.

    He stated that violators of traffic rules will face severe consequences, and that road users will be held accountable in order to protect the lives of others.

    SSP Traffic warned that violators would be supervised on a routine basis and that there would be no tolerance for traffic violations.