'I-Day Celebration Does Not Mean Freedom From Traffic Laws', CTO Warns

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Aug, 2024) Lahore Traffic Police completed arrangements to curb stunt performances and one-wheeling on Independence Day, while roads will be monitored utilizing an Artificial Intelligence system.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Ammara Athar, addressed the media in a briefing regarding the traffic management plans for Independence Day. She emphasized that the Lahore Traffic Police was taking strict measures against road blockages, stunt performances, and harassment.

Ammara Athar highlighted that celebrating Independence Day did not mean freedom from traffic laws. She announced that both one-wheelers and those assisting them, such as motorcycle mechanics, would face legal action. Mechanics involved in modifying motorcycles for one-wheeling will also be held accountable and could face jail time.

Additionally, cases will be registered against those causing noise pollution and riding motorcycles without silencers. She also warned that motorcycles belonging to underage drivers (under 18) would be impounded at police stations and traffic sectors.

The Lahore Traffic Police, utilizing an Artificial Intelligence system, will crack down on 19 different traffic violations, including riding without a helmet and over speeding. Over 50 temporary checkpoints will be established on key roads on August 13 and 14, with 12 DSPs, 600 Senior Traffic Wardens, 22 lifters, 3 breakdown vehicles, and more than 3,000 traffic personnel deployed under the supervision of SPs.

Extra personnel will be stationed at significant landmarks, public parks, the Azadi Flyover and in Defence areas. In case of heavy traffic, all crossings on Mall Road will be closed, and surveillance will be carried out moment by moment through Safe City cameras.

CTO Ammara Athar concluded by urging parents to take responsibility for their children's safety, emphasizing that they could be held accountable in the event of accidents or injuries.