IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's video message on the implementation of driving license, helmet and other traffic laws to prevent accidents
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has released a video message about the implementation of driving license, use of helmet and other traffic rules to prevent accidents. In the video message, IG Punjab said that the attitudes and behaviors of any nation are reflected in the implementation and discipline of its traffic rules. It is very important to change the attitudes and mindset of not following traffic rules to be safe from road accidents. He further said that due to the violation of traffic rules and carelessness, more than 1 dozen people die in accidents every day. The responsibility of keeping citizens safe from accidents while traveling lies with Punjab Police, Traffic Engineering and also public. He further said that wrong driving , overloading of public service vehicles are also responsible for accidents, so police, transport department, government and public must all work together to reduce the rate of accidents and deaths. IG Punjab said that adherence to the law of wearing helmets is the first principle to prevent accidents, in view of which the Punjab Police has started strict implementation of the law of wearing helmets across the province including Lahore. He further said that just as during the corona epidemic, the mask could be protected from the epidemic by wearing it correctly instead of hanging it on the arm, in the same way, it is possible to save from accidents by wearing the helmet instead of hanging it on the arm or the motorcycle. The strict enforcement of helmets is aimed at protecting the young generation from head injuries, permanent disability and possible death, so parents should try to ensure that children who go out on bikes use helmets or the traffic police will take action. In his video message, IG Punjab said that the highway patrol and traffic police have been given the project to enforce traffic rules on heavy, overloaded vehicles, one-way violations and reckless drivers.
Giving details about driving license, IG Punjab said that it is the duty of every citizen to drive after obtaining a license which is also their right. in view of which all the licensing projects have been computerized, already. Moreover, 03 times more 120 new licensing centers are being built. 700% more licenses in some districts, 500% in some districts and 380% more licenses are being made in Lahore. Licensing centers are increasing in number or size as per the immediate demand of people while the revenue from licensing is being used by the government to improve traffic engineering and road conditions. He further said that in addition to simplifying the process of obtaining a traffic driving license, new driving schools have also been started and after good training in driving a motorcycle and car in driving training schools, it will be easy to get a license. It is the responsibility of the Punjab Police to enforce the laws by eliminating unnecessary delays in licensing and the file system. He conveyed a message to the citizens that the Punjab Police and the people together can save people from permanent disability by reducing these unjustified and unnecessary deaths. He directed the officers and said that if any executive, patrolling or traffic policeman breaks the law, they should also be challaned immediately.
(Handout No. 394)
Syed Mubashar Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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