ISLAMABAD: In a move for safer rides in the federal capital, wearing helmets has been made mandatory for both motorcyclists and pillion passengers.
“The decision will be implemented after a two-week awareness campaign, after which a fine will be imposed on both riders and pillion passengers for not wearing helmets,” said Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Zeeshan Haider on Thursday.
اسلام آباد ٹریفک پولیس ایجوکیشن ونگ کی جانب سے شاہین انٹرسیکشن پر موٹر سائیکل پر سوار دونوں افراد کے لئے ہیلمٹ کے استعمال پر روڈ سیفٹی مہم، شہریوں میں پمفلٹ تقسیم کئے۔
جس کا مقصد کا بائیک پر سوار دونوں افراد 2 افراد کو ہیلمٹ کے استعمال کی ترغیب دینا ہے۔ #WeRIslamabadPolice… pic.twitter.com/oWSDMcJI8t
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) July 3, 2025
CTO Syed Zeeshan Haider added that this decision will be implemented after a 2-week awareness campaign.
He said that after the 2-week awareness campaign, there will be a fine for both riders on a motorcycle not wearing helmets.
