Lahore Traffic Police has introduced a tougher enforcement strategy, replacing standard fines with arrests and First Information Reports (FIRs) for serious traffic violations. The decision follows rising concerns over dangerous driving habits, underage motorists, and a surge in fatal road accidents.
Authorities believe that traditional challans have failed to deter offenders, prompting a shift towards stricter legal consequences.
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The revised approach focuses on high-risk violations, starting with one-way driving. More than 500 people have already been arrested for driving against traffic flow — a violation known to cause severe accidents and major congestion.
Traffic police have also tightened action against overloaded loader rickshaws, which are frequently seen carrying unsafe loads that block drivers’ views. These vehicles now face immediate legal action.
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Special attention is being given to unregistered motorbikes and cart-mounted bikes, which often evade routine checks. Officials say these vehicles are now under close monitoring.
A significant new measure involves underage driving. The department is finalising a policy that could hold parents legally responsible if their minor children are found behind the wheel. In such cases, parents may face legal charges as abettors.
Additionally, reckless driving — including overspeeding and dangerous overtaking — will now lead to arrests rather than fines or warnings.
