{
  "id": 5331014,
  "title": "Lahore Traffic Police Takes Action Against Over 1,000 Heavy Vehicles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/lahore-traffic-police-takes-action-against-over-1-000-heavy-vehicles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:48:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/03/lahore-traffic-police-takes-action-against-over-1000-heavy-vehicles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lahore Traffic Police conducted a late-night operation targeting over 1,000 heavy and commercial vehicles entering the city without proper documentation and compliance with traffic regulations. The crackdown, initiated following directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aimed to enforce stricter traffic management measures. Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi inspected key locations including Shahdara Chowk, Barkat Puli, Imamia Colony Railway Crossing, and Sagian Bridge to assess lane discipline and heavy traffic flow. The operation resulted in the prohibition of 209 tractor-trolleys carrying soil and sand without tarpaulin covers, as well as 122 heavy vehicles lacking fitness certificates. Additionally, 16 drivers were registered for operating heavy machinery and trailers without valid licenses. Overloaded vehicles carrying fodder, hay, and steel bars were also targeted, with 202 vehicles seized. Police intercepted 144 unfit and heavily polluting vehicles, issuing challan tickets to 88 heavy vehicles and machines for excessive smoke emissions. The crackdown emphasized that only commercial vehicles equipped with valid licenses and necessary documents would be permitted to enter Lahore. Vehicles carrying sand, soil, and other materials without proper tarpaulin covers were denied entry.",
  "summary": "Lahore Traffic Police took action against more than 1,000 heavy and commercial vehicles during a late-night crackdown at major entry … Read More The post Lahore Traffic Police Takes Action Against Over 1,000 Heavy Vehicles appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}