Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has intensified its campaign against lane discipline violations, taking legal action against more than 5,000 motorists during the past week as part of efforts to improve road safety, ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce accidents in the federal capital.
5,000 booked as ITP launches massive drive to enforce lane discipline
ISLAMABAD, Jul 17 (APP): Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has intensified its campaign against lane discipline violations, taking legal action against more than 5,000 motorists during the past week as part of efforts to improve road safety, ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce accidents in the federal capital.
An official told APP on Friday that challan tickets were issued to over 5,000 drivers found violating lane discipline, while the ITP Education Wing simultaneously launched an extensive awareness campaign across major roads, educational institutions and public places, reaching more than 100,000 citizens with messages on road safety and compliance with traffic laws.
To further strengthen public awareness, Islamabad Traffic Police organized a road safety walk from Jinnah Avenue to Express Chowk. The walk was attended by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Kainat Azhar Khan, Director ITP FM Ayesha Jamil, members of civil society, journalists, students and a large number of citizens, who pledged support for promoting responsible road behaviour.
Speaking to the media after the walk, CTO Kainat said lane discipline violations, wrong-way driving, riding motorcycles without helmets, the use of non-standard number plates, illegal parking and overloading were not merely traffic violations but serious threats to human life.
She said Islamabad Traffic Police would continue indiscriminate legal action against serious traffic offenders and would not allow anyone to endanger the lives and property of road users.
The CTO Kainat said road safety workshops, awareness walks and educational campaigns were aimed at creating greater public awareness and fostering a culture of responsible driving.
She urged citizens to observe lane discipline, avoid wrong-way driving, wear helmets and seat belts, refrain from using non-standard number plates, illegal parking and overloading, and cooperate with law enforcement agencies to help make Islamabad a safe, orderly and accident-free capital.
