IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directions: Traffic Police is engaged in enforcing laws and providing licensing facilities to the public. Spokesperson Punjab Police

IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's directions: Traffic Police is engaged in enforcing laws and providing licensing facilities to the public. Spokesperson Punjab Police

On the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar,  Traffic Police is fully engaged in enforcing laws on the roads and providing traffic facilities including issuing licenses to the public, as a result of which more than 159 thousand people were issued driving licenses during the week. Spokesperson Punjab Police said that more than 225 thousand challans and fines of Rs. 114 million were issued for violation of traffic rules. Challans were issued to 06 thousand 818 vehicles emitting smoke, while 547 vehicles were impounded in police stations. Licenses were issued to 14903 people during the week in the provincial capital Lahore. Challans were issued to 92,241 vehicles, fines of more than 49 million rupees, while fines were imposed on 507 vehicles emitting smoke.

During the last 24 hours, driving licenses were issued to 26,498 people. Challans were issued to 32,982 vehicles and fines of 18 million rupees were imposed. Yesterday, challans were issued to 951 vehicles emitting smoke, while 115 vehicles were impounded in police stations. IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that action will continue against those violating traffic rules and recovery will be ensured from those who default on traffic challans.
 

(Handout No. 269)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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Press Release Date: 
Tuesday, March 18, 2025