Over 14,000 unlicensed drivers penalised in Islamabad

As many as 14,489 motorists driving cars or riding bikes without a license have so far been fined by the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) in 2020.

According to an ITP spokesperson, the department is currently on a mission to ensure vehicular discipline and take strict action against motorists who neglect traffic rules. He added that the fine tickets are issued not as a punitive measure, but to enable citizens to respect traffic laws and contribute to road safety.

The reports suggest that the police department has also started an awareness campaign to sensitise motorists to the importance of traffic laws. The authorities are aiming to control illegal activities like driving without a licence, one-wheeling, careless driving, risky stunts, and ensuring lane discipline.

ASSP (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed said that the ITP personnel will continue their efforts to ensure road safety in the capital. In his statement, he urged people to cooperate with the ITP to make Islamabad accident-free.

In a bid to curb vehicular tragedies, the Road Safety Council of Pakistan (RSCP) has been established to ensure the prevention of road accidents, through the dissemination of information and coordination with various relevant departments to lessen the risks associated with on-road commutes.

RSCP Chairman Irfan Baloch has said that the main objective of the council is to reduce traffic crashes and injuries by generating awareness about road safety and build a sense of responsibility in people.

“We want to save precious lives through the prevention of road traffic accidents, and we strongly believe that all road crashes are preventable.”