CTP issues traffic plan for Eidul Fitr

LAHORE: The City Traffic Police (CTP) has issued a traffic plan on the occasion of Eidul Fitr to ensure a well organised flow of traffic in the provincial capital.

Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Hamad Abid said that on the first, second and third day of Eidul Fitr, a total of 2,190 wardens will be on duty and 11 DSPs and 120 inspectors will perform their duties under the supervision of divisional officers.

A total of 103 inspectors, 110 constables and 398 wardens had been deployed to check the flow of traffic in busy markets, he added. “Similarly, 17 inspectors and 65 wardens had been deployed for parking and smooth traffic outside shopping malls.”

New drive against traffic violators

The CTO further said that 80 wardens would be deployed at the bus stands under the supervision of circle officers and 32 wardens would be on duty at the entry and exits of the provincial capital.  “As many as 32 folk lifters had been deployed to take action against parking in the markets.”

Prohibition on pillion riding on motorcycles will remain and violation of this ban will result in strict action against the accused, he warned.

Strictly directing the officials, the CTO clarified that during the days of Eidul Fitr, 154 patrolling officers would be deployed to take action against minor violators and rioters. “Parents should discourage young children from riding motorcycles and rickshaws.”

Published in The Express Tribune, May 23^rd, 2020.