The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken legal action against more than 44,000 vehicles and motorcycles for violating traffic laws during the current month.
According to ITP data, authorities penalized 44,078 vehicles, motorcycles, freight vehicles and public transport vehicles for various traffic violations. The figure includes 14,725 motorcycles and 29,353 other vehicles.
The traffic police also impounded 2,662 motorcycles and 3,840 vehicles over traffic violations and registered 544 cases at police stations across Islamabad during the same period.
Alongside enforcement, the ITP continued its public awareness efforts to promote traffic safety and responsible driving. The Traffic Education Wing conducted 76 awareness workshops at public places, government and private institutions, schools, colleges and universities, reaching 72,737 citizens and students.
Chief Traffic Officer Islamabad Kainat Azhar Khan said following traffic laws was essential for protecting lives and ensuring a safe travel environment. She urged citizens to observe speed limits, wear helmets while riding motorcycles, maintain lane discipline and follow other traffic regulations.
Kainat said the ITP’s objective was not to cause unnecessary inconvenience but to provide citizens with a safe and organized traffic system. She added that the department was focusing on both enforcement and public education to encourage voluntary compliance.
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