By U.Zee
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police intensified crackdown against the traffic rules violators and issued more than 24,000 fine tickets to road users for not fastening seat belts and 10,000 for using mobile phones while driving during the ongoing year.
In this regard, a special campaign is underway to check violations while various squads headed by SSP Traffic Muhammad Sarfraz Virk are performing duties at main roads and boulevards of the city and taking stern action against the violators.
Special measures are underway to ensure a disciplined traffic system in the city and citizens are also requested to follow the traffic rules in order to maintain smooth flow of traffic in the city.
Additionally, Islamabad Police personnel 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.
Moreover, Islamabad Police is also ensuring strict legal action against other traffic rules violators as well. 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 lives of the people.