Key Takeaways
- Lahore CTO Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi has proposed changes to motorcycle manufacturing standards.
- The proposal aims to make side-view mirrors a permanent feature to enhance road safety.
- 62% of traffic accidents in Lahore are attributed to improper signaling and lane changes.
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi has proposed changes to motorcycle manufacturing standards to improve road safety and reduce traffic accidents.
In a letter to the Punjab secretary for industries, Shirazi has urged the introduction of manufacturing standards that would make side-view mirrors a more permanent feature of motorcycles.
According to the letter, 62% of traffic accidents in Lahore occurred due to improper signaling and failure to take precautions while changing lanes.
Shirazi noted that helmet compliance has significantly improved, reaching 97% on model roads and exceeding 88% on other roads.
However, he stressed that side-view mirrors are equally important for rider safety and should be used alongside helmets.
The proposal recommends permanently fixing the rods that support side-view mirrors to motorcycles while allowing the mirrors themselves to be removed when necessary.
It also calls for measures to discourage riders from removing their mirrors, emphasizing their importance for monitoring approaching traffic.
Shirazi said the proposed changes would help motorcyclists monitor vehicles approaching from behind and either side, allowing them to change lanes more safely and reducing the risk of accidents and fatalities.
The CTO also called for consultations with relevant authorities and motorcycle manufacturers to discuss the proposed safety measures.
