BY UZMA ZAFAR
ISLAMABAD: According to the details, keeping in view the safety of the citizens and road safety rules, the Islamabad Capital Police expedited strict action against one way and other traffic rules violators and issued 25,467 fine tickets over one way violation during the ongoing year.
Following the special direction of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, special squads have been constituted, which will be deployed exclusively on all major highways of Islamabad like Expressway, Srinagar Highway, Margalla Road, IJP Road, Murree Road, 7th Avenue and 9th Avenue.
In this regard, orders have been issued to the Zonal DSPs to intensify stern action against traffic rules violators under their supervision. Special awareness campaigns have also been launched on the dangers and harms of one-way and other traffic rules violations. Special broadcasts have also been aired on Islamabad capital police Radio FM 92.4 through which the public can be informed about the disadvantages of violating one-way traffic rules.
SSP Traffic said that strict action will be taken against traffic rules violators, specifically one-way violators. Drivers will be not only challenged but also prosecuted in police stations as per law. Citizens are also requested to avoid one-way violations for the protection of life and property of themselves and others and to ensure compliance with the traffic laws to keep the smooth flow of traffic in the city.
