City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi To Take Strict Action Against Underage Drivers

Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published January 24, 2019 | 06:38 PM

City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi on the directive of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Muhammad Bin Ashraf will launch a grand operation next month against underage drivers and those not holding driving licenses

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Jan, 2019 ) :City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi on the directive of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Muhammad Bin Ashraf will launch a grand operation next month against underage drivers and those not holding driving licenses.

According to a CTP spokesman, the driving licenses of Rickshawas, Chingchi Rickshaws, Suzuki drivers, motorcycles and other vehicles would be checked during the campaign.

The juvenile drivers not only put their own lives in danger, but also other road users, as well, he said adding that the parents should keep a vigilant eye on their children to avert road accidents.

He said, CTP's education wing was creating awareness among the citizens about risks involved in underage driving. CTP also organize awareness walks and seminars with radio programs.

Special directives had been issued to Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) of all circles, inspectors and wardens working in the field in this regard, he added.

He informed that 31,431 drivers who were on roads without driving licenses were issued challan slips during last year.

The police also impounded several cars and motorcycles of the violators indifferent police stations during 2018, he added.