ISLAMABAD, Feb 08 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has launched Phase-II of its lane-violation enforcement plan, issuing a stern warning to heavy vehicle drivers to strictly follow lane discipline or face vehicle impoundment and heavy fines.
An ITP official told APP on Sunday that the new phase focuses specifically on heavy traffic, which has repeatedly been found violating designated lanes, causing congestion and posing serious safety hazards on major arteries of the federal capital.
Under the enforcement plan, traffic police teams have been directed to take strict legal action against heavy vehicles travelling outside the extreme left lane. The action includes issuance of challans, heavy fines and seizure of vehicles in case of repeated violations.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Captain (R) Hamzah Humayun said that lane discipline is essential for smooth traffic flow and the prevention of accidents, particularly on high-speed corridors.
He made it clear that heavy vehicles must remain in the leftmost lane at all times and warned that no leniency would be shown to violators.
The CTO said the objective of Phase-II is not punishment alone, but awareness and the creation of safer roads for all commuters.
“Heavy traffic moving in the wrong lanes endangers lives and disrupts traffic. Strict enforcement will continue until full compliance is achieved,” he added.
He urged transporters and drivers to cooperate with traffic police, follow lane markings and traffic rules, and avoid unnecessary inconvenience and legal action.
ITP officers will remain deployed at key roads and entry points to monitor compliance. Citizens have also been advised to report traffic violations through the ITP helpline 1915 or emergency helpline Pucar-15.