In accordance with the directives of the Government of Pakistan, the speed limits for vehicles on motorways and national highways have been reduced to promote austerity measures and fuel conservation.
Speed limits lowered on motorways, highways under austerity drive
ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): In accordance with the directives of the Government of Pakistan, the speed limits for vehicles on motorways and national highways have been reduced to promote austerity measures and fuel conservation.
This step has been taken in light of the instructions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to ensure efficient use of energy and to encourage fuel savings, said a press release issued here on Thursday.
Under the new directives, the speed limit for cars and Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) on motorways has been reduced from 120 km/h to 100 km/h. Similarly, the speed limit for Passenger Service Vehicles (PSV) and Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV) on motorways has been reduced from 110 km/h to 90 km/h. Likewise, on national highways, the speed limit for cars and Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) has been reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h. The speed limit for Passenger Service Vehicles (PSV) and Heavy Transport Vehicles (HTV) on highways has been reduced from 80 km/h to 65 km/h.
The National Highways and Motorway Police have also launched a nationwide awareness campaign regarding the revised speed limits to ensure effective implementation and to inform commuters across the country.
