The Punjab Highway Patrol has been empowered to take legal action and issue fine tickets for traffic violations across the province including the Rawalpindi division.
According to sources, an assistant sub-inspector or officers above the said rank will be authorised to issue fine tickets within their patrolling areas.
They said with the approval of Punjab Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar, Research and Development Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Zeeshan Asghar has issued a notification, authorising the Punjab Highway Patrolling personnel to take action on violations of traffic rules.
Referring to Article 27 of the Police Order 2002, the notification stated that an ASI or officer above the said rank will be authorised to take legal action against violators of traffic rules.
Sources said in Rawalpindi, instructions have been issued to the Punjab Highway Patrolling officials for the implementation of the orders.
An official of the department told this scribe on the condition of anonymity that with the new powers, the department will not only be able to enforce traffic laws but also help reduce traffic accidents on highways.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 11th, 2023.
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