Lahore, December 23, 2022 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab has issued instructions to take special measures to prevent traffic accidents and protect human lives during foggy season. IG Punjab directed CCPO Lahore, Additional IG PHP, and DIG Traffic. RPOs, DPOs and all district traffic heads to deploy additional traffic teams on the highways. Spokesperson Punjab Police said that the traffic rules are being strictly enforced on all the roads and highways of the province.
No exemption will be taken for violation of traffic rules i.e. installation of fog lights, speed limit and overloading. Spokesperson Punjab Police said that the vehicle whose lights and indicators are not working will not be allowed to come on the highway while strict legal action will be taken under zero tolerance on over speeding and overloading.
He further said that special attention is being paid to the prevention of traffic accidents by sugarcane trolleys and safety measures such as the installation of backlights and reflectors have been made mandatory along with strict legal action against over speeding and overloading.
Spokesperson added that Highway Patrol teams are working more effectively to protect human lives in accidents during foggy weather. While the awareness campaign must be speeded up together with the relevant departments to prevent accidents. Spokesperson Punjab Police said that citizens are requested to avoid unnecessary travel during fog hours and follow the instructions issued in relation to traffic advisory.
For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk