LAHORE (Dunya News) – A daily digital traffic violation monitoring survey has been launched to assess traffic law violations and identify possible solutions.
According to the digital survey report, a total of 56,292 vehicles and motorcycles crossed the Pul Nehar Mall Chowk in one hour. The survey examined 28,760 motorcycles and 27,532 other vehicles.
The report stated that 1,473 vehicles, accounting for 2.93 percent, were found violating lane markings on Mall Road during the one-hour survey. Meanwhile, 99 percent of motorcyclists were found wearing helmets.
According to the digital survey, only 10 vehicles were found travelling without seat belts during the hour. On Mall Road, 5 percent of car drivers and 7 percent of motorcyclists were found driving without licences. Overall, 3 percent of traffic law violations were recorded at Pul Nehar Mall Road.
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi said digital data was being collected daily at the level of every intersection and sector. He explained that the survey aimed to assess compliance with traffic laws based on actual conditions on the ground.
He further said the initiative aimed to ensure safer travel for citizens, improve travel times and help make Punjab free of road accidents.