56 one-wheelers arrested; 246 fined for stunts on roads

ISLAMABAD: Special squads of Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) constituted to curb practices of one wheeling arrested 56 motorcyclists besides imposing fine on 246 youngsters involved in such risky stunt on roads of Capital, a police spokesman said on Saturday.

Following the directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Bani Amin Khan, SP (Traffic) Khalid Rasheed directed to constitute special squads to check practices of one wheeling which not only put the lives of violators in danger but also of other road users.

For the last three days, various teams and special squad of ITP are continuously patrolling in various areas of the city especially in Secretariat, Kohsar, Blue Area, Aabpara, Margallah, G-9, Shalimar, Koral, Bhara Kau and are taking action against speedsters who play stunt on roads.

The policemen of these teams and squad performing in various zones are ensuring special vigilance and stopping youngsters to get involved in these stunts putting their lives on risk.

The SP Khalid Rasheed has said that strict action would be taken against one -wheelers and car racers. He appealed the parents to ensure strict vigilance of their children and do not allow them to play stunt on the roads and risk their lives.

"Such steps by the ITP have the only purpose to ensure safe road environment for the citizens of Islamabad," he said but termed the cooperation of the parents vital to stop such life-threatening stunts.

The SP (Traffic) said that bike of one-wheelers would be impounded and heavy fine tickets will be delivered to them. He directed the staffers to make this campaign further effective and said that no laxity will be tolerated in this regard.