Motorway police make fire extinguishers mandatory for all vehicles

The Central Region Motorway Police has made it compulsory for all passenger and cargo vehicles travelling on motorways and national highways to carry functional fire extinguishers as part of enhanced road safety measures.

A spokesperson for the Central Region Motorway Police said vehicles without fire extinguishers will not be permitted to enter motorways and national highways under the new regulations.

The spokesperson said that the absence of a fire extinguisher in vehicles could pose a serious threat to the lives of passengers and cause significant property losses in case of fire emergencies.

To promote preventive safety measures, the Motorway Police has also launched a special fire safety awareness campaign.

The campaign will continue until June 24, during which drivers and transport operators will be educated about essential fire prevention and emergency response practices.

Officials have been directed to ensure that motorists check the availability and expiry date of fire extinguishers before starting their journeys.

The spokesperson clarified that expired fire extinguishers would not be considered valid under the new safety requirements.

After June 24, strict legal action will be taken against violators, the spokesperson warned.

The Motorway Police emphasised that a properly maintained fire extinguisher can help save lives and prevent major financial losses during emergencies.