Srinagar Highway is one of Islamabad’s busiest high-speed thoroughfares. According to recent reports, the highway is becoming increasingly dangerous due to the rising number of traffic violations.
The latest social media post from the oft-reliable Champ Alerts showed multiple cars and a large truck driving on the wrong side of the road. The post included photos uploaded by a social media user named Kamran.
The social media user criticized the Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) for their carelessness regarding the situation. He pointed out that the government has spent millions of rupees on surveillance infrastructure. Despite that, the traffic laws are not being followed properly on the said road.
The people have also expressed their concern regarding the negligence of the authorities. One of the commenters stated:
In the last few years, it has become a common practice in Islamabad to drive on the opposite carriageway among motorists and also to double park in market areas. Earlier, Islamabad traffic police was very effective but now police officials are hardly visible on roads and if ever you find one they will be indifferent to traffic violations. IG traffic , DIG Traffic, SSP, SP and traffic Sargent are requested to look into their duties.
The concern about increasing traffic violations is rising among the residents of the twin cities. People are requesting that the authorities look into the situation on an immediate basis.
Yes. It is now getting horrible to drive on Srinagar highway. From G-11 to motorway, you can see 3 wheeler rickshaw loaders, motor bikes driving on the wrong side and trying to cross road, busses and trucks speeding in the rightmost lanes. I have even seen rickshaws on this road and complained to traffic police.
Lately under problem in Islamabad is rampant use of mobile phones while driving. You are coming at 80 kmh on Srinagar highway in fast lane and suddenly someone is driving in same fast lane at 40kmh while using phone. I hope ITP can start a strict campaign to control this menace.
Not related with this news but it is a fact that Islamabad traffic police is not that efficient as it used to be.Example is the corner at Aabpara where as u turn to the market three lane motor cycles r parked,footpath occupied by hotels,people drive wrong way. Police sitting in double cabin never stop the vehicles although it declared one way traffic.
This is so true… Also alot of bikea drivers and general public, instead of taking turn from u-turn, they cross it from the green belt and risk life of themselves and others also.
سری نگر ہائی وے ایسے ہی خونی نہیں کہلاتی. جب تک پیدل اور موٹر سائیکل سواروں کے لیے جی ٹین اور جی الیون پر پل نہیں بنتے تب تک ٹریفک کے مسائل حل نہیں ہوسکتےو
Same situation on Murree road from Kashmir Chawk to Bhara Kahu, very slow traffic (Trucks, tracker trollies, Loading vehicles, FX taxis) on fast lane, not giving you way to over take, ultimatly you over take from wrong side , motor cyclist are on your right and left, no mirror no indicator, they can be move anywhere in front of you or side ways, you need to protect them, they asume that they can move anywhere freely and it is their right. Traffic police is useless, they are not taking any notice of wrong side vehicle driving even. I do not know whatvia their duty? no traffic rules, no any authority to stop, may be it is becoming a traffic jungle very soon.
Concerned authorities should look into the matter and should monitor the violations.
Traffic police need to perform their duty honestly. Hefty fines at the spot can help in decreasing these Traffic violations.
People drive at a very highly dangerous speed and they do tailgating,there should be unmarked police cars taking video evidence and making heavy fines but unfortunately traffic police are not bothered about the safety of people.
The most dangerous are so called safe U turns
The U turn bridges should be built
Traffic police patrolling is no where