Lahore Takes Action Against Over 11,000 Smoke-Emitting Vehicles

Lahore Traffic Police have intensified efforts to combat air pollution by targeting vehicles that emit excessive smoke. Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi announced that the traffic police have issued 11,871 challan tickets to vehicles emitting smoke and taken action against 7,919 vehicles transporting harmful materials without proper covers.

Additionally, 25,833 vehicles operating without fitness certificates or in poor condition and 253,286 vehicles found overloaded have also been targeted. In response to these violations, authorities are suspending the driving licenses of drivers operating highly polluting vehicles and may also suspend the route permits of commercial vehicles.

The traffic police are employing artificial intelligence to identify vehicles emitting smoke. Meanwhile, Lahore Police have made significant strides in enforcing environmental laws, arresting 67 suspects and registering 40 cases this year for polluting activities. Police spokespersons are actively targeting polluting factories, vehicles, barbecue points, and other sources of smog.