ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has processed more than 160,000 driving licence applications and taken legal action against over 300,000 traffic violators during the past six months. These efforts aim to improve road safety, enforce traffic laws, and ensure smooth traffic flow in the federal capital.
An ITP official stated on Friday that the force undertook extensive measures during this period to facilitate citizens, promote road safety awareness, and strengthen enforcement of traffic regulations across the city.
Driving Licence Services
The official revealed that more than 160,000 citizens were provided driving licence-related services. This included the issuance of over 66,000 learner permits and the renewal of more than 38,000 driving licences. Additionally, over 3,500 duplicate licences and more than 50,000 fresh driving licences were issued. Furthermore, over 5,000 licences were converted or endorsed during the six-month period.
Awareness Campaigns
Islamabad Traffic Police also launched extensive awareness campaigns, educating more than 500,000 citizens on road safety and traffic regulations. Under the road education programme, over 200,000 citizens received awareness, while more than 54,000 people were reached through activities in various markets.
Similarly, over 74,000 citizens were educated under the Good Citizen Campaign, and more than 97,000 people received awareness through the Friends of Police Programme. The official noted that road safety seminars organized at educational institutions, public and private organizations, and other public places helped educate thousands of citizens about safe driving practices and traffic laws.
Legal Action Against Violators
During the reporting period, Islamabad Traffic Police took legal action against more than 300,000 traffic violators. The official stated that over 25,000 motorists were penalized for lane violations, while legal action was taken against more than 47,000 citizens for illegal parking.
Similarly, action was taken against over 32,000 vehicles displaying fancy number plates and more than 16,000 motorcyclists for riding without helmets. More than 18,000 motorists were penalized for wrong-way driving, and legal action was initiated against over 21,000 vehicles for overloading.
The official emphasized that Islamabad Traffic Police remains committed to utilizing modern technology, improving citizen facilitation services, and providing a safer travelling environment for road users.
