The Lahore Traffic Police is set to launch a strict crackdown against motorcyclists not wearing helmets, following directives from Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Athar Waheed.
Beginning Monday, no rider, including police personnel, will be allowed to travel on city roads without a helmet.
In a wireless message issued by the CTO, traffic wardens have been given a two-day deadline to ensure complete enforcement of the helmet law. Any warden found neglecting this duty will face disciplinary action, including forfeiture of up to one year of service.
The directive comes in response to a rising number of fatal road accidents involving motorcycle riders. As part of the new measures, those caught riding without helmets will be fined, and in some cases, FIRs may also be registered.
The crackdown will also apply to law enforcement officials. Officers riding motorcycles without helmets or number plates will face strict legal action. CTO Athar Waheed has specifically instructed that no exemptions should be made, and awareness must be raised in all police lines about the mandatory use of helmets and proper registration plates.
"From Monday, no motorcyclist should be seen on city roads without a helmet," the CTO warned. He emphasized that the safety campaign targets all segments of society, including government employees.
In a recent city-wide operation, traffic police reportedly stopped over 3,000 citizens and 13 government employees for helmet violations in a single day.
The Punjab chief minister has also expressed serious concern over deadly road accidents and fully supports the campaign. The Lahore Traffic Police has vowed to strictly implement the directive starting next week.
