Plan afoot to punish traffic violators in Islamabad

The Islamabad capital police have obtained data of over 0.0175 million vehicles registered with the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Excise and Taxation Department to tighten the noose around those involved in violation of traffic rules within the limits of Islamabad.

Notably, among vehicles registered in other cities and found violating traffic rules in the federal capital, those bearing Azad Jammu and Kashmir numbers top the list.

This initiative, directed by Islamabad Capital City Police Officer Dr Akbar Nasir Khan, aims to ensure that vehicles from any part of the country entering Islamabad adhere to traffic laws. Initially focusing on vehicles registered in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the police plan to extend this effort to include vehicles registered in cities like Lahore and Peshawar in the next phase.

The implementation of e-challans for violators, particularly those with AJK registration, has been facilitated by integrating their data into the Safe City e-challan system, eliminating previous difficulties faced by authorities in issuing tickets.

For the convenience of citizens, the Islamabad capital police has made it possible to check e-challan status via their official website or through a provided link by entering the vehicle registration number. Payment options for fines include Jazz Cash, Easypaisa, and JS Bank Wallet. Failure to comply with e-challans will result in strict legal action.

A senior officer emphasised the necessity of this action, citing instances where vehicles from various cities disregarded traffic regulations in Islamabad, often evading penalties due to inadequate data integration with the Safe City Centre.

Analysis revealed a high number of violations from vehicles registered in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In response, records of these vehicles have been promptly uploaded into the Safe City Centre, with plans to extend this to vehicles from other cities in subsequent phases. The officials said this approach aims to ensure that vehicles from any city cannot escape accountability for traffic violations in Islamabad, with e-challans being sent directly to the owners' addresses if necessary.

Additionally, the police will utilise registration numbers to trace wanted vehicles within the city.

“By integrating data and implementing e-challans effectively, the Islamabad capital police are taking proactive measures to enhance traffic management and ensure compliance with regulations, ultimately contributing to safer road conditions within the capital,” they added.