Punjab Traffic Police imposed a fine of Rs.70 million in 48 hours

LAHORE: Punjab Traffic Police launched a crackdown on traffic violations over the past 48 hours, issuing fines totaling more than Rs.70 million.

Total of 76,000 citizens were fined for various traffic violations, while 1,402 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered for serious offenses.

According to the Punjab Traffic Police spokesperson, the crackdown focused on several key violations. A significant number of fines were imposed for driving without a license, with over 11,700 individuals penalized.

More than 4,000 people were fined for violating one-way traffic rules, and over 12,000 motorcyclists were fine for not wearing helmets.

Additional, public transport operators faced action for overloading, with 1,397 vehicles fined and several others impounded.

The Punjab traffic police also tackled the issues of underage drives more than 3,000 young drivers
The Punjab Traffic Police also tackled the issue of underage drivers more than 3,000 young drivers.

Other actions included fines for illegal number plates (3,875 cases) and improper parking (1,262 cases). A major operation was also conducted against vehicles emitting excessive smoke, resulting in fines for more than 7,200 vehicles.

Furthermore, police dealt with individuals obstructing traffic, including drug addicts and beggars, registering 36 cases in the process.