ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP):Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken strict action against over 47,000 drivers in the last two weeks for violating traffic rules, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain discipline on the roads and ensure the safety of citizens.
A public relation officer told APP on Friday that the ITP’s Education Wing and Special Squads have been continuously working to raise awareness and enforce traffic laws.
He said during the last two weeks, the ITP took legal action against over 47,000 drivers involved in traffic law violations. Additionally, 1,041 vehicles and motorcycles involved in serious traffic violations were impounded at various police stations.
Furthermore, 11,922 citizens were educated about traffic rule violations, and 5,982 citizens were issued warnings. A total of 59 cases were registered against drivers involved in serious violations, he added.
The ITP Smart Response Unit and other special units are responsible for maintaining the flow of traffic on highways, improving traffic flow during rush hours, solving parking problems in commercial areas and preventing violations of traffic rules in Islamabad.
ITP also organized 58 other activities, including a flower and candy campaign, a Clean and Green Islamabad awareness walk and a Friends of Police badge initiative to promote community policing and raise awareness of traffic rules.
These activities saw full participation from traffic police officers, members of civil society and other departments. The Islamabad Police Education Wing also educated over 97,000 citizens about traffic rules.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk said that the ITP is taking legal action against drivers who obstruct the flow of traffic and disrupt traffic discipline in the federal capital, aiming to reduce violations of traffic laws.
CTO further emphasized that Islamabad police officers are also raising awareness about traffic rules through various activities, social media platforms and FM 92.4. Ensuring compliance with traffic rules is key to guaranteeing safe lives, he added.
