Wheelie Goes Unchecked In Rwp During Eid Holidays

Wheelie goes unchecked in Rwp during Eid holidays

RAWALPINDI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jun, 2018 ) :One wheeling, the dangerous activity, continued unchecked on various roads of the city particularly during Eid ul Fitr holidays as motor bikers, mostly teenagers, were witnessed performing dangerous stunts and driving their motorcycles on one wheel on the busy roads of the city.

The one-wheelers were seen involved in the dangerous activity on the roads near Committee Chowk, Nawaz Sharif Park, Shamsabad, Ayub Park, Saddar and several other areas especially during Eid holidays and usually succeeded to dodge the traffic wardens deployed on the roads.

These motor bikers not only endanger their own lives but also pose serious threats to others and also interrupt traffic flow, Aftab told APP.

The one wheeling by young motorcyclists, risking their life and public as well, on busy roads of the city is continuing unchecked, he said.

Despite, all efforts being claimed by police to eliminate the activity, the trend of one-wheeling is increasing and growing at a very fast pace. There was a time when only on occasions like Independence Day, a few youngsters like to bring their motorbikes on the roads for one-wheeling. But now this dangerous and deadly stunt is gaining popularity among the youngsters.

These bikers do not take any precautionary measures like wearing helmet, elbow guards etc and come out on roads on every important occasion.

Whether it is Independence Day, 23rd March, Eid, New Year or even if Pakistan cricket team wins a match, these bikers run through the roads doing their one-wheeling antics thus putting their lives in danger.

Though, the traffic wardens were deployed on the city roads, but they were unable to save the citizens of Rawalpindi at the disposal of fun-loving teenagers who tend to break the traffic laws the way they want to.

The youngsters who resort to one-wheeling often carry out dangerous stunts like laying flat on motorbikes, driving their bikes in standing positions and driving with their backs facing the steering of motorbikes.

A youngster, Mohsin, said that although one-wheeling is a dangerous sport, he sees no harm in it on special occasions.

He said the motorcyclists demonstrating one-wheeling and other stunts monitor the positions and response timing of police personnel.

Although, there are policemen on the roads especially the Murree road and G.T. Road but they are able to find enough space for their stunt.

The traffic authorities when contacted agreed that one wheel drive is posing a serious challenge to Rawalpindi city traffic police. "It is a serious problem and several accidents been reported to us. We are working to adopt counter measures but it has to be realized that escaping on motorbikes is much easier as compare to cars or other vehicles," stated a senior traffic police officer.

The City Traffic Police (CTP) spokesman talking to APP informed that under their ongoing drive against one-wheelers 34 FIRs were registered during this Ramazan and the rules violators were sent behind the bars.

He informed that special squads were deployed at main points particularly Murree Road, Flyovers, Peshawar Road, Mall Road, Airport Road and other important roads of the town. The squads were directed to take strict action in accordance with the law against one-wheelers and car-skaters.

He said, motorcycles of the one-wheelers were impounded under section-550. Similarly, a large number of underage drivers on rash and dangerous driving were also issued challan tickets. Though, the activity was already being checked by traffic wardens but several other arrangements were made to curb the activity on Chand Raat and Eid ul Fitr, he added.

He said, one-wheelers are not only playing with their own lives but they are also a threatfor other road users that is why stern action is taken against them. The efforts to control the activity would continue and cases would be registered against one-wheelers, he added.

He said the citizens especially parents should play their role to curb the activity as one wheeling, rash and negligent driving are the main causes for fatal accidents.