By Uzma Zafar
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Police (ICTP) issued 15,098 fine tickets to road users over violation of traffic signals during the ongoing year.
Following the directions of IGP Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, a special campaign is underway to check violations while various squads are performing duties at main roads of the city and taking action against the violators.
During the ongoing year stern action was taken against signals violators and 15,098 road users were fined over violation. Efforts are underway to ensure a disciplined traffic system in the city.
Islamabad capital police personnels have been directed to ensure implementation on traffic rules and regulation irrespective of status and rank and demonstrate patience and politeness while issuing traffic violation tickets to the road users.
Capital police is utilizing all available resources to facilitate the general public.
The force issues traffic violation tickets not as a punitive measure but the purpose is to ensure a safe road environment in the Capital and secure the precious lives of the people and also appeal to the citizens to cooperate with police in maintaining traffic discipline in the city.