RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi City Traffic Police (CTP) has launched a crackdown against the use of tinted glasses, revolving lights, hooters, sirens and non-standard number plates in the city.

A spokesman for the CTP said on Friday that Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Beenish Fatima has directed to take strict legal action against violators.

“In this regard, CTO Beenish Fatima has given clear instructions stating that teams have been mobilised across the city to take immediate legal action against violators,” he said.

During the campaign, not only fines will be imposed but cases will also be registered in case of serious violations, he added.

The CTO was quoted as saying that tinted glasses, curtains, flashlights and other illegal items were not only a violation of traffic rules but their use also created security concerns.

“The aim of this campaign is to provide citizens with a safe travelling experience,” he said.

Meanwhile, citizens have been requested to voluntarily remove tinted glasses, illegal devices and unauthorised number plates from their vehicles immediately to avoid any kind of legal action.

Speaking about the ongoing drive, CTO Beenish Fatima said that citizens should abide by the laws. Indiscriminate action will continue against law-breaking elements so that full implementation of traffic rules can be ensured, she added.

Meanwhile, 30 constables of Rawalpindi police have been promoted to the post of head constables.

Among those promoted are a lady constable and 29 male constables.

The promoted officials include Lady Constable Bakhtawar Yaqoob, Constable Mohammad Rizwan, Constable Imran Khan, Constable Muneeb Khayyam, Constable Zeeshan Ramazan, Constable Badrul Islam, Constable Muhammad Abrar Hanif, Constable Farooq Hussain, Constable Khizr Hussain, Constable Saddam Hussain, Constable Adeel Ahmed, Constable Atif Ali and others.

City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Hamdani congratulated the promoted head constables.

CPO Hamdani said, “With the latest promotion, your responsibilities have also increased. It is hoped that you will perform your duties with more dedication.”

Published in Dawn, March 15th, 2025