LAHORE – In a landmark move, Pakistan’s motorway police registered the first-ever FIR for speeding, leading to the arrest of a driver caught exceeding 173 km/h on the M-4 motorway near Multan, officials confirmed on Thursday.
According to motorway police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmed, the driver, identified as Rahim Khan, was apprehended and charged with negligence and speeding at Budhla Sant police station in Multan. He was later handed over to local authorities.
Strict Measures Against Speeding
The motorway police have reaffirmed their commitment to the strict enforcement of traffic laws, emphasizing that vehicles exceeding 150 km/h will be immediately stopped, fined, and booked under legal charges.
The speed limit on three-lane motorways in Pakistan is 120 km/h for cars and 110 km/h for public service vehicles. Officials have also highlighted the urgent need for enhanced speed monitoring on national highways to curb accidents and improve road safety.
Lahore High Court Imposes Hefty Fine for Traffic Violations
Meanwhile, in a separate development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to impose a Rs10,000 fine on violators of the one-way traffic rule on service roads near schools during dismissal hours.
The ruling, issued by Justice Shahid Karim, is part of a broader initiative to ease congestion and improve road discipline around educational institutions. During a hearing on multiple petitions related to smog control, pollution reduction, and groundwater conservation, Justice Karim stressed that stricter enforcement and heavier fines are essential to ensuring compliance with traffic laws.
A member of the Judicial Water and Environment Commission informed the court that despite prior directives, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) had merely issued notices to schools regarding drop-line management without taking concrete action.
