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MULTAN, Sep 01 (APP):The Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) intensified its efforts to enforce traffic laws and penalized 9,956 motorcyclists for not wearing helmets.
The crackdown on helmetless riders is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety as head injuries remain a leading cause of death in motorcycle-related accidents. The use of helmets is widely recognized as a crucial measure in reducing the risk of fatal injuries during road accidents.
Throughout August, PHP conducted inspections on 209,353 vehicles across Multan region. These inspections led to 73,410 vehicles being issued challans for various traffic violations.
Among the vehicles inspected, 157 were found to be using LPG cylinders as fuel, a practice that posed significant safety risks. The use of LPG cylinders in vehicles is prohibited due to the potential for explosions or fires, which can result in catastrophic losses.
In addition to traffic violations, the PHP’s August operations also focused on curbing criminal activity. During routine checks, PHP officers arrested 90 proclaimed offenders who had been evading the law. The PHP teams successfully recovered 14 stolen motorcycles during the inspections. The recovery of these vehicles highlights the effectiveness of the PHP’s patrols in deterring theft and recovering stolen property, said PHP official spokesperson, Muhammad Ramzan.