Lahore traffic police crackdown on over 1,000 heavy vehicles

Lahore Traffic Police launched a late-night crackdown against heavy and commercial vehicles, taking action against more than 1,000 vehicles for violations including missing driving licences, fitness certificates, proper lighting and tarpaulin covers.

The operation was conducted at major entry and exit points of the city on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, as part of efforts to improve traffic management, according to a traffic police spokesperson.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi inspected Shahdara Chowk, Barkat Puli, Imamia Colony Railway Crossing and Sagian Bridge, where officials briefed him on lane discipline and the movement of heavy traffic.

During the crackdown, traffic police took action against 209 tractor-trolleys carrying soil and sand without tarpaulin covers, while 122 heavy vehicles were stopped for lacking valid fitness certificates.

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Cases were registered against 16 drivers who were operating heavy machinery and trailers without valid driving licences. Police also proceeded against 202 overloaded vehicles carrying fodder, hay and steel bars.

In addition, 144 unfit and heavily smoke-emitting vehicles were barred from entering the city, while challans were issued to another 88 heavy vehicles and machinery for excessive smoke emissions.

Shirazi said only commercial vehicles with valid driving licences and complete documentation would be permitted to enter Lahore. He added that vehicles transporting sand, soil and other materials without proper tarpaulin covers would not be allowed to operate.

“Traffic laws will be enforced without any concession,” the CTO said.