Driving through the federal capital is no longer a matter of simply paying off a quick ticket if you break the rules. In an unprecedented move that has caught many motorists off guard, the Islamabad Traffic Police have launched a zero-tolerance campaign, registering 496 formal criminal cases (FIRs) over the last two weeks alone.
Historically, routine traffic violations in Islamabad were handled through spot fines and chalan slips. However, authorities are now directly invoking Section 279 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) along with other serious legal clauses to deter dangerous driving.
According to official data, the crackdown targets specific reckless behaviors that endanger public safety:
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One-Way Violations: The biggest issue on the radar, resulting in a staggering 312 registered cases.
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Reckless Driving & Speeding: Led to 102 criminal cases.
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Unlicensed Driving: Resulted in 40 formal cases.
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Lane Discipline & Dangerous Maneuvers: Accounted for 20 cases.
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High-Risk Violations: The police registered 5 cases each for triple-riding and dangerous one-wheeling, 3 for riding without a helmet, and 1 case each for wrong parking, jumping a red light, and underage driving.
This aggressive strategy has resulted in the direct booking of 496 individuals. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies have impounded 298 motorcycles, 54 cars, and 145 larger vehicles involved in these violations.
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While standard traffic chalans are still active for minor offenses, police officials emphasize that running red lights, one-wheeling, and speeding are life-threatening acts. Moving forward, the city administration will show zero leniency toward anyone compromising the safety of Islamabad’s roads. Ensure your documentation is complete and stay strictly within your lanes to avoid heavy legal penalties.
