Lahore Traffic Police crack down on one-wheelers

Posting one-wheeling stunts on social media to attract FIRs

LAHORE:

Lahore Traffic Police have intensified action against “one-wheelers,” with social media users posting videos of dangerous stunts now also facing legal consequences.

According to CTO Lahore, Dr Athar Waheed, the Cyber Patrolling team of Lahore Traffic Police is keeping a 24-hour watch on one-wheelers across the city. He warned that videos promoting such stunts will not be tolerated and legal action may be taken against those who post or share them for publicity.

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The strict enforcement comes after a recent incident in Ichhra, where a video of a boy, a girl, and their group performing one-wheeling went viral on social media.

An FIR was registered immediately under multiple legal provisions, including rash and negligent driving (Section 279 PPC), driving without a valid license (Section 99-A, Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965), obstruction of police duties (Sections 138 & 141, Police Order 2002), and public nuisance (Section 294 PPC).

The FIR, recorded at Police Station Ichhra on October 22, cited Senior Traffic Warden ichra sector Shahid abbass ranja as the complainant.

The incident occurred on October 23 at 8:00 AM, when a motorcyclist riding a 125CC bike refused to cooperate during a routine traffic stop, created a public disturbance, and obstructed the traffic warden in performing his duties.

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Dr Athar Waheed warned that one-wheeling is a deadly activity that has claimed lives and left families grieving. He added, “Parents and teachers must play an active role in discouraging children from attempting such stunts.”

Lahore Traffic Police is running awareness campaigns in schools and colleges and will continue 24/7 citywide patrolling, warning that anyone promoting or performing one-wheeling could face strict legal action.