Hundreds of vehicles impounded on Eid

Nearly 2,400 traffic wardens served on duty on Eid

LAHORE:

Traffic police impounded 310 motorcycles over reckless driving, 339 vehicles over tinted windows and 1,276 for violation of oneway during the Eid days in the provincial capital.

Chief Traffic Police Officer Muntazir Mehdi said in a statement that one-wheeling, rioting and speeding were curbed through strict measures, including action against about 3,000 juvenile drivers.

He said 72 vehicles were seized for overcharging and heavy fines was imposed on 532 vehicles for overloading during the holidays.

About 2,400 traffic wardens performed duty on the Eid.

Mehdi said a comprehensive traffic plan had been chalked out for cattle markets, shopping malls, markets, public places and parks during the holidays.

Traffic police personnel were also deputed at mosques and other Eid prayer venues, along with all the recreational places in the city.

He said additional personnel were deployed in the Iqbal, Jallu, Model Town and other parks, on busy roads and in the vicinity of the cemeteries.

Under the traffic plan, 11 DSPs, 133 inspectors and 2,400 personnel performed duty.

The traffic wardens continued to perform their duty as usual in the holidays.

Mehdi also paid surprise visits to review the traffic arrangements around the parks.