LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):City Traffic Police Lahore suspended the driving licences of 146 drivers involved in fatal accidents during the last 24 hours as part of measures to curb road crashes and promote road safety. According to police, the licence of a driver involved in a fatal or serious non-fatal accident would be suspended, while driving with a suspended licence would lead to registration of a case against the violator. He said licences of …
Licences of 146 drivers suspended over fatal accidents
LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP):City Traffic Police Lahore suspended the driving licences of 146 drivers involved in fatal accidents during the last 24 hours as part of measures to curb road crashes and promote road safety.
According to police, the licence of a driver involved in a fatal or serious non-fatal accident would be suspended, while driving with a suspended licence would lead to registration of a case against the violator.
He said licences of drivers found responsible for negligent driving would remain suspended for at least one year.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi said drivers responsible for fatal accidents would also face legal proceedings in addition to suspension of their driving licences.
The CTO clarified that suspension of licences of drivers involved in fatal accidents would remain subject to court orders.
He said irresponsible driving would not be tolerated under any circumstances, adding that protection of citizens’ lives and property was the top priority of Lahore Traffic Police.
Shirazi said a zero-tolerance policy would be adopted against violations of traffic laws, while strict legal measures would continue to be taken to prevent accidents and ensure safe travel.
He stressed that compliance with traffic laws was essential to reducing road crashes and ensuring safer roads in Lahore.
