Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (RCTP) issued 46,457 challan tickets with fines amounting to over Rs 17.7 million imposed on traffic rules violators during the month of May.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Superintendent Police (SP) Syed Ishtiaq Shah informed that city traffic police in its efforts for the smooth flow of traffic on city roads took action against the traffic rules violators and impounded 889 vehicles and motorcycles in various police stations on severe traffic rules violations while a number of drivers were also arrested during the period.
CTO said that action in accordance with the law was taken against 379 vehicles for having tinted glasses and their papers were removed on the spot. 4500 vehicles for having improper number plates were issued challan tickets. 472 drivers were fined for wrong parking.
228 drivers were fined on dangerous and negligent driving. A large number of two-wheelers who were driving without helmet were issued challan slips during the period. 1097 public service vehicles on violation of route permits, 193 under age drivers were challaned, he added.
517 drivers for creating hurdles in smooth flow of traffic, 1500 for violating lane/line and zebra crossing were issued challan tickets, he said adding, 909 vehicles were also fined for wrong side driving.
City Traffic Officer informed that special campaigns were also run last month while under a campaign, the citizens are also being educated regarding traffic rules and road safety. Education Wing of Traffic Police is making efforts to spread awareness so that the road journey could be made safe and sound.
The CTO urged the people to cooperate with traffic wardens as they are on the roads to facilitate them. A special squad is available to help and facilitate the citizens on Helpline 1915, he added.
