142,800 Bikers, 2900 Amateur Drivers Face Action In 2018 In Islamabad

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken action against 142,800 motorcyclists for not using helmets and 2,900 amateur drivers during the current year for their involvement in rash driving.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 16th Oct, 2018 ) :Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken action against 142,800 motorcyclists for not using helmets and 2,900 amateur drivers during the current year for their involvement in rash driving.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed said Deputy Superintendents of Police in all zones were directed to ensure strict action against those violating traffic rules.

Special squads, he said, have been constituted by him for the purpose which are performing duties at important avenues and boulevards of the city.

Following the efforts of this squad, 142,800 motorcyclists without helmets and 2,900 amateur drivers involved in various stunts and risky driving on roads are fined.

Along with, police teams from Education Wing remained present on important roads and gave safety tips to road users.

The education teams also visited educational institutions of the country and delivered lectures as how to ensure safe road environment in the city.

Farrukh Rasheed said such punitive measures are not taken to tease anyone but the only purpose is to ensure safety to the lives of road users.

He appealed the parents of the amateur drivers to cooperate with police, keep vigilant eye on their children and avoid handing over them vehicles.