ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP):The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Wednesday announced stricter safety measures on national highways and motorways, making the presence of fire extinguishers mandatory in all vehicles, particularly passenger and goods transport vehicles. According to an NHMP spokesperson, the decision has been taken to enhance road safety and minimize the risk of fire-related incidents during traffic accidents. The spokesperson said special preventive measures had been introduced …
Motorway Police launch nationwide fire safety awareness campaign
ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP):The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Wednesday announced stricter safety measures on national highways and motorways, making the presence of fire extinguishers mandatory in all vehicles, particularly passenger and goods transport vehicles.
According to an NHMP spokesperson, the decision has been taken to enhance road safety and minimize the risk of fire-related incidents during traffic accidents.
The spokesperson said special preventive measures had been introduced to protect lives and property from potential fire hazards on highways and motorways across the country. As part of the initiative, the Motorway Police has launched a nationwide fire safety awareness campaign, which will continue until June 24.
The campaign was aimed to educate drivers and transport operators about the importance of carrying functional fire extinguishers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The spokesperson emphasized that the availability of a working fire extinguisher in vehicles was essential for safeguarding passengers, drivers and cargo in emergency situations. Drivers have been advised to inspect the functionality and expiry date of their fire extinguishers before commencing travel.
The NHMP clarified that expired or non-functional fire extinguishers would not be considered acceptable under the new safety requirements.
The spokesperson warned that strict legal action would be taken against vehicles operating without fire extinguishers after June 24.
He added that after the deadline, public service vehicles and goods transport vehicles lacking fire extinguishers would not be allowed to enter national highways and motorways.
The Motorway Police urged all transport operators and motorists to comply with the new regulations to ensure safer travel and prevent avoidable losses in case of emergencies
