Drivers Behind Fatal Crashes to Face License, Permit Suspensions

Lahore traffic police have introduced stricter regulations to curb road accidents, which now include the suspension of vehicle route permits along with driving licenses for drivers responsible for fatal crashes. Chief Traffic Officer Abdul Rahim Sherazi revealed that commercial and heavy vehicles constitute only 4% of overall traffic but are implicated in 44% of accidents.

To date, 117 drivers have had their licenses suspended this year due to fatal accidents, and 97 public service vehicles have had their route permits withdrawn. Sherazi stated that officials will suspend drivers' licenses following each deadly or serious non-fatal collision, pending court approval. The suspension of a vehicle's route permit would deter other motorists from utilizing the same vehicle.

Drivers involved in fatal accidents will also face legal consequences. Those caught operating a vehicle with a suspended license will be charged, and licenses for reckless driving may remain suspended for up to three years. Furthermore, Lahore traffic police will suspend licenses of drivers operating vehicles contributing to smog, emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach to negligent driving.