ITP gets gadgets to check over-speeding

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have obtained new speed checking cameras for installation at the main boulevards of the capital city to control over-speeding and rash driving by the motorists.

SSP (Traffic) Dr Moeen Masood, at a special meeting on Tuesday, said that police officials including Inspectors would be given training about the use of these cameras for making them more durable.

SP (Traffic) Mir Vais Niaz, DSPs of all zones and beat in-charges attended the meeting. SSP (Traffic) said it is top priority of ITP to ensure road discipline in the city and utmost efforts are being made to accomplish this task.

He said over-speeding is the main cause of road accidents and ITP personnel are working efficiently to control this violation to make Islamabad accident-free city.

He said that newly obtained speed-checking cameras will be installed initially at Margalla Road, 7th Avenue, Islamabad Expressway, Kashmir Highway, Murree Road, Park Road and other important avenues.

He said that ITP has also decided to launch effective educational campaign to control speed violation and brochures will be distributed to disseminate message for road safety.

The SSP directed all beat officers to give recommendations for better traffic flow in their respective areas and also keep in mind the convenience of the road users.

He stressed to focus on ensuring effective implementation of traffic rules and work devotedly for a vibrant traffic system in the city. app

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