ISLAMABAD
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued 3,124 fine tickets to road users for using mobile phones during drive and 1053 other motorists for not fastening seat belts, a police spokesman said. Following the directions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Muhammad Ahsan Younis, he said that special campaign is underway to check violations while various squads headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mazhar Iqbal are performing duties at main roads of the city and taking action against the violators. During the ongoing month, the police spokesman said that action was taken against 3,124 motorists for not fastening seat belt during drive and 1053 motorists for using mobile during drive.
The SSP (Traffic) Mazhar Iqbal said that campaign is underway to ensure disciplinary traffic system in the city and he also appealed the citizens to follow rules.
He said that ITP personnel have been directed to ensure implementation on traffic rules and regulation irrespective of status and rank and demonstrate patience and politeness.
