ISLAMABAD - ITP took strict action against more than 9,400 traffic violations during the past week as part of its rigorous enforcement campaign against motorists and motorcyclists flouting traffic laws. A police spokesperson told APP on Monday that during week-long drive, action was taken against 1,433 vehicles and motorcycles, with 873 motorbikes and 560 vehicles shifted to police stations for serious violations committed during driving. He said 535 motorists were fined for lane violations, 53 for driving without a licence, 1,556 for illegal parking, and 630 for driving against traffic flow. He said action was also taken against 828 vehicles with fancy number plates, 713 drivers involved in signal violations, 797 motorcyclists riding without helmets, and 52 vehicles operating without fitness certificates. To curb overloading of heavy transport, 2,738 challans were issued. According to spokesperson, rickshaws remain prohibited in federal capital and 287 rickshaws were impounded for violation.
The enforcement teams also utilised drone technology, issuing 73 challans and providing awareness to 45 drivers.
CTO Captain (R) Zeeshan Haider directed that indiscriminate action must continue under the special campaign.
He instructed traffic officials to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against underage drivers and those without licences. “Strict legal action will be taken against one-wheelers and stunt performers,” he said, urging citizens to cooperate with traffic personnel and prove themselves responsible citizens.
The spokesperson also informed the ITP issued the facilitation van schedule to provide licensing and other services to citizens from 08:30 am to 03:30 pm daily (till 02:30 pm on Saturday) between August 18 and 23, 2025.
Two facilitation vans, GAG-709 and GAC-656, will remain available across various city points during the week to assist citizens at their doorsteps.
He said the first van (GAG-709) will serve residents at Media Town Head Office on August 18, Bahria Phase V on August 19, B-17 Multi Garden Society Office on August 20, Islamabad High Court premises on August 21, F-8 near Ali Medical on August 22, and Benazir Chowk Tarnol on August 23.
He said the second van (GAC-656) will facilitate citizens at R-Block Pak Secretariat on August 18, Naval Complex E-8 on August 19, Rawat near Masjid Gulzar-e-Madina on August 20, F-11 Markaz on August 21, G-15 Main Society Office on August 22, and Ali Pur Bank Stop UC Office on August 23.
He said citizens can contact Abdul Qadeer (0300-2322883) for van GAG-709 and Yasir Idrees (0332-7100620) for van GAC-656, while helpline 1915 or 051-9260072 is also available for public assistance.
