Islamabad police accelerate efforts against traffic laws violators

ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have accelerated efforts against those involved in violation of traffic laws especially lane violations, seat belt violations and not following parking rules. 
The force is working on hastening actions against traffic violators under special directives of Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younaas to reduce accidents and to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic Rai Mazhar Iqbal has advised all zonal DSPs and inspectors to take strict action against all the motorists violating traffic rules, including lane violations, seat belt violations and no-parking violations.  ITP have constituted special squads to conduct operations throughout the city, and its education wing will work to improve road safety awareness for the public on several highways of the capital. SSP Traffic has instructed officers to deal with the citizens in a courteous manner as disrespect will not be tolerated.
He said that in-charge beat inspectors will be answerable for their jurisdictions and that strict departmental action will be taken against under performers while those who work diligently will be rewarded for their efforts.
The SSP Traffic Rai Mazhar Iqbal has also appealed the citizens to follow traffic rules and assist ITP in maintaining traffic discipline in the city.

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