Lahore Orders Crackdown on LPG School Vans and Overloading
Lahore traffic police have ordered a strict crackdown on overloaded vehicles and LPG cylinders in school transport. Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi issued the directions on Saturday.The new rules target school vans, rickshaws and buses carrying children. Officials will take action against vehicles that violate the safety instructions.
Strict Rules for School Transport
Shirazi ordered officers to stop school vehicles from using LPG cylinders. He said authorities would take strict action to protect schoolchildren from potential risks.The CTO also banned rickshaw drivers from seating children on the front seat. Drivers cannot hang schoolbags or other items from the sides of their vehicles.
Furthermore, passengers cannot sit on the front seat of rickshaws operating on Canal Road. The restrictions aim to reduce accidents and improve passenger safety.Pickup drivers also face new restrictions. They can carry only one passenger on the front seat.Traffic officials will monitor compliance and take action against violators. Therefore, drivers must follow the new rules while transporting children and other passengers.
Parents Asked to Ensure Safety
The CTO directed DSPs and the Education Unit to raise awareness about traffic safety rules. Officials will contact school administrations and parents as part of the awareness campaign.Shirazi urged parents to take an active role in protecting their children. He asked families to choose safe and lawful transport options for school journeys.
He also stressed the importance of following traffic regulations. In addition, parents should ensure that school transport meets safety requirements before allowing children to use it.The crackdown comes as authorities focus on safer transport for schoolchildren. Officials will likely increase checks on school vans, rickshaws and other vehicles.
Parents and school administrations can help reduce risks by cooperating with traffic officials. Meanwhile, drivers must follow the restrictions to avoid legal action and protect young passengers.The Lahore traffic authorities have made child safety a key priority. The new measures seek to prevent dangerous practices and promote safer school transportation across the city.
