Islamabad Police Cracks Down on Bikers
The Islamabad Police has announced a major crackdown targeting bikers involved in multiple traffic violations. The announcement was made by SSP Traffic Islamabad, Hamzah Humayun, who emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure road safety for both riders and citizens.
9 Traffic Violations Under the Crackdown
The campaign will focus on the following offences:
- Illegal Fancy Number Plates – Bikes with unauthorized or decorative plates will be penalized.
- Unauthorized Flashy Lights – Use of bright, non-standard lights is prohibited.
- Lane Violations – Riding outside designated lanes will be punished.
- One-Wheeling / Stunts – Performing wheelies or other risky stunts on public roads.
- Underage Riders – Riding without a valid license or below legal age.
- Helmetless Riding – Both riders and passengers must wear helmets.
- Bikes Without Mirrors – Riding bikes missing essential mirrors.
- Triple-Riding – Carrying more than two passengers on a motorcycle.
- Negligence by Bike Service Providers – Companies failing to provide helmets to passengers.
Penalties and Enforcement
- Detention of Motorcycles: Effective October 1, motorcycles involved in these violations will be detained.
- Fines and Jail Terms: Riders committing these offences will face hefty fines and possible imprisonment.
- Service Provider Responsibility: Bike rental and service companies will be held accountable if they fail to provide helmets or allow triple-riding.
SSP Hamzah Humayun emphasized that this action is part of Islamabad Police’s broader road safety initiative and urges citizens to follow traffic rules for their own safety.
Key Points
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Illegal Number Plates | Bike detention + fine |
| Flashy/Unauthorized Lights | Fine + correction order |
| Lane Violations | Fine + possible detention |
| One-Wheeling/Stunts | Jail term + fine |
| Underage Riders | Fine + license suspension |
| Helmetless Riding | Fine + awareness session |
| Bikes Without Mirrors | Fine + bike correction |
| Triple-Riding | Fine + detention |
| Negligence by Service Providers | Fine + business action |
Conclusion
The Islamabad Police’s crackdown is a strict move toward safer roads and responsible riding culture. Bikers are urged to comply with the rules to avoid fines, detentions, or jail, while service providers must ensure passenger safety by supplying helmets and preventing triple-riding.
