Bulletins ARYNews 1200 24th September 2018
- 6 years ago
LAHORE: In an attempt to curb rampant traffic violations across the Punjab capital, the traffic police authorities have proposed HEFTY increase in fine for violators to cope with lingering issue with the iron hand.
According to the letter of deputy inspector general of police Lahore, at least 6000 traffic violations are witnessed in Lahore almost on daily basis, and “such violations cause slow traffic, blockage of roads, and accidents. Hence enhancement of penalty/fine can help restrain people from such violations.
He suggested that penalty for motorcycle violators be increased from current Rs 200 to Rs 2000, while fine for drivers of cars/jeeps be enhanced from Rs 500 to whooping Rs 10,000.
According to the letter of deputy inspector general of police Lahore, at least 6000 traffic violations are witnessed in Lahore almost on daily basis, and “such violations cause slow traffic, blockage of roads, and accidents. Hence enhancement of penalty/fine can help restrain people from such violations.
He suggested that penalty for motorcycle violators be increased from current Rs 200 to Rs 2000, while fine for drivers of cars/jeeps be enhanced from Rs 500 to whooping Rs 10,000.