Lahore traffic police have introduced tough new measures targeting serious traffic violations, replacing fines with direct arrests or FIR registrations to restore order on the city’s roads.
The crackdown comes in response to widespread traffic chaos and accidents, with officials highlighting that habitual offenders often ignore challans. Under the new rules, offenses like driving the wrong way, overloaded rickshaws, unregistered vehicles, underage driving, and reckless behavior will result in immediate arrest or FIR registration.
Parents of underage drivers will also be held responsible as abettors. All violations will be digitally recorded to ensure lasting consequences, potentially affecting offenders’ future job prospects and other opportunities.
Authorities stress the importance of compliance with traffic laws to protect lives and urge all drivers to follow the rules to avoid legal penalties.