Police, volunteers urge drivers to follow traffic rules

SSP says laws will be implemented at all costs, heavy fines will be imposed on violators

PESHAWAR: At least 7,000 pamphlets and brochures were distributed by the traffic police department among drivers in the city to commemorate Traffic Education Awareness Day on Saturday.

Insiders told The Express Tribune, teams comprising traffic police personnel and volunteers were deployed at different points of the city. They were asked to apprise drivers about traffic rules and regulations. Volunteers were seen on GT Road, University Road, Ring Road, Charsadda Road and other major arteries in the city.

They encouraged drivers to wear seat belts and asked them to comply with rules. The volunteers also distributed lists of traffic laws.



SSP Traffic Wahid Mehmood also briefed volunteers on how to effectively raise awareness in this regard.

Talking to The Express Tribune, the SSP said most accidents take place due to signal and lane violation. “After entering Peshawar from the motorway, most drivers remove their seat belts. This is against traffic laws,” he lamented.

He said efforts were under way to ensure the steady flow of traffic across the city. “Grey areas, where traffic violations were rampant, have been identified,” he said.



He added traffic laws would be implemented at all costs and heavy fines will be imposed on violators.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 8^th, 2015.