Key Takeaways
- City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has launched a strict crackdown on underage and unlicensed drivers.
- Motorcycles and vehicles of unlicensed drivers will be impounded and taken to relevant police stations.
- CTP officials urge citizens to obtain valid driving licenses and prevent underage children from driving.
City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has intensified its enforcement measures against underage and unlicensed drivers, following directives from Punjab DIG Traffic Waqas Nazir. Under the new measures, traffic challans will be issued to drivers found operating motorcycles or vehicles without valid licenses or driving while underage.
Motorcycles and vehicles seized from juvenile riders will be impounded and taken to the relevant police station. CTO Farhan Aslam emphasized that a learner’s permit does not authorize a person to drive a motorcycle or vehicle on public roads, stressing that driving without a valid license or driving while underage is illegal.
The CTP will facilitate motorcycle riders in obtaining driving licenses during traffic hold-ups, particularly outside licensing offices. CTO Aslam highlighted the risks associated with underage driving, noting that such drivers often lack the ability to make quick and mature decisions, increasing the risk of serious road accidents.
The crackdown aims to prevent accidents and improve road safety. CTO Aslam urged citizens to obtain valid driving licenses from the nearest licensing center and asked parents to prevent underage children from driving motorcycles or cars.
According to CTP officials, the new measures will help enforce the law and ensure road safety. The CTP will continue to monitor and enforce these measures to ensure compliance with traffic regulations.
