Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken 8,87,849 actions against traffic rules violations of various kinds during the year 2023, an ITP spokesperson said on Sunday.
According to him, overall the ITP took action against 8,86,698 vehicles and motorcycles for traffic violations while legal actions were also taken against 1,151 individuals for severe traffic violations.
He said that the actions were taken in compliance with the special directives of the Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan
The spokesperson shared that as many as 1,587 driving licenses were suspended while permits for 419 public transport vehicles were revoked. Additionally, 17,420 cars and 38,000 motorcycles involved in severe violations were impounded at various police stations.
Moreover, the ITP issued 48,347 new driving licenses, renewed 20,375 licenses upon expiry, and issued 95,333 learner permits. Furthermore, 10,930 duties were performed by traffic police officers and officials in various national and international delegations, assemblies, and public order situations. However, 32 officers were injured while performing their duties.
