Peshawar Traffic Police. PHOTO: ONLINE/FILE
On the occasion, IGP Nasir Khan Durrani directed officials to be more proactive in order to help the local police. First, they should educate motorcyclists about the appropriate format of licence plates. Secondly, any motorcycle plying without a number plate should be chased, stopped and handed over to the local police.
Third, the wardens must focus on educating and instilling lane discipline among the public.
Durrani said it was preferable to specify a lane for motorcycles. Also, using the motorcycles, the wardens should pursue criminals who have committed any form of street crime.
The IGP stressed wardens improve their public dealing and demeanour. “They must extend necessary assistance on the road to the public, especially women, children, the elderly and special persons,” he said.
He directed them to properly utilise body-mounted cameras equipped with audio and video recording.
In this techn-savvy age of smart phones, where almost anyone can record live events in real time, the question of imposing illegal fines or misbehaviour on the part of on-duty traffic policemen has come under intense scrutiny.
“Since the camera is an unbiased witness, it will provide substantial evidence of the incident which can in turn help supervisory officers and courts unearth the truth,” he added.
These cameras will have a deterring effect on the public and traffic staff to ensure overall accountability. They would help neutralise the defiant attitude of the public and criminal orientations of suspects.
The police chief said being caught in any wrongdoings red-handed will have a remedial effect on the behaviour and demeanour of traffic staff.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 10th, 2016.
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