Lahore, crackdown against one-wheelers and heavy bikers, important highways declared no-go area

CBD Main Boulevard has been declared no-go area for heavy bikers, CTO

Lahore: In Lahore, decision has been taken to further tighten crackdown against one-wheeling, racing and over-speeding, special teams have been deployed on several important highways including CBD Main Boulevard.

On orders of CTO Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi, CBD Main Boulevard has been declared no-go area for heavy bikers, action will be taken against violators.

According to traffic police, during weekend midnight, complaints have been received of racing, noise, rowdiness and blocking roads in form of groups and gangs by heavy bikers.

Complaints of racing and over-speeding have also surfaced on Defence Main Boulevard, Canal Road, Main Boulevard Gulberg and CBD Boulevard.

CTO Lahore has directed divisional and circle officers to conduct crackdown under their supervision while also instructed night shift duty across city to intensify actions against over-speeding.

He said that rowdiness, road blocking and one-wheeling by coming out in form of groups will not be allowed at all. Special measures have been taken on CBD Main Boulevard, Defence Main Boulevard and Canal Road while help will also be taken from Safe City cameras for operations.

Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi said that over-speeding can prove fatal, parents should keep special eye on youth. Cases will be registered against one-wheelers by identifying them.