Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory has announced revised speed limits for various vehicles across the city.
This decision follows last year’s adjustments, which were made despite studies suggesting that slower speeds might lead to more accidents. The new limits are designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce the risk of road mishaps.
The revised speed limits for different roads and highways in Islamabad are as follows:
| Road/Highways | LTV Speed Limit (KM/H) | HTV/PSV Speed Limit (KM/H) | Built-up area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Islamabad Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Murree Road | 80 | 65 | Barakahu 30 |
| Constitution Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Jinnah Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Faisal Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Khyaban-e-Iqbal | 70 | 65 | – |
| Park Road | 70 | 65 | – |
| New 7 Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| New 9 Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Lehtrar Road | 40 | 40 | – |
| Kahuta Road | 60 | 60 | Sihala Bazar-30 |
| I.J. Principal Road | 60 (Faizabad to Nasirabad) | 60 | – |
| Major Roads | 50 | 50 | – |
| Dualized Service Road | 60 | 40 | – |
| Single Service Road | 40 | 40 | – |
| Street and Sectoral Roads | 30 | 25 | – |
| Roads/Streets near Schools/Hospital | 30 | 25 | – |
Strategic Approach to Traffic Management
These changes reflect a strategic approach to traffic management, with different speed limits set for Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) and Heavy Transport Vehicles/Public Service Vehicles (HTV/PSV). The aim is to ensure smoother traffic operations and enhance safety, especially in areas near schools and hospitals.
Enforcement and Community Impact
To ensure compliance with these new limits, stringent enforcement measures will be implemented. The revised speed limits are expected to significantly impact daily commutes, altering travel times and overall traffic dynamics. As Islamabad adapts to these new regulations, the community is encouraged to stay informed and adhere to these guidelines, contributing to a safer and more efficient road network.
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And who will enforce the speed changes. Roads around commercial markets/markaz have vehicles driving at high speeds, 80 kms plus, and nobody to stop them. Rules are only good, when physically implemented on ground.
Following rules including traffic is good. However, is there any rule in this country that is followed? I am sure you are aware that Pakistan ranks among the lowest ranked countries as regards lawlessness.
I don’t know how old are these limits, but they’re the same as implemented about 2 months ago.
People traveling on the wrong side of road, must be tackled, they are main cause of the accidents on any roads
It’s ridiculous as vvip movement is there and there is no one to stop them.
They r above the Law, the so-called chosen ones… 💩
Awsm
Motorcyclist must be restricted to one lane. They often zigzag in various lanes and cause troubles. The main problem is people don’t follow lanes. Many time seen that in two lane road, people are driving 4to5 lanes that not only slow down the traffic but causes accident also. Traffic Police must do to rectify this trend.
Matlab bethay bithai jis bsdiWalay ka jo dil kre ga order pass kr dy ga??
Who da hell are you?? Did u ask the locals??
Crime control kr jo krne walay kaam hyn…
These speed limits and other laws etc are to charge only any ordinary citizens at anytime when needed.
Rest all are above the law including Judges & their spouses
It is suggested that the speed limits with in the streets should be given the due consideration .Because children take advantage and do rash driving.
What about tinted glasses and unauthorised no plates. Can rules regarding this can be enforced.
Please also construct signal and zebra crossing for pedestrians
The police is more interested in collecting Fines,, than implementing and teaching of rules… They are strickly advised to collect fines for salaries,,
Very poor approach…
This is called Educated, Jahalat
Dunya agay ki taraf or Pakistan peechay ki taraf chalta ja rha ha or Kisi ullo k pathay ko iski fikr nahi
بائیکا والے اور فوڈ ڈیلیوری والے ان سپیڈ سے مثتثنی ہونگے ؟
Place the speed limit signs visibly at roads
Rules are useless if they cannot be implemented.
بائکیا اور اکثر موٹر سائیکل سوار سرخ بتی میں دھڑلے سے آگے چلے جاتے ہیں ۔ پہلے اکثر چوراہوں پر ٹریفک پولیس اہلکار کنٹرول کرتے تھے۔ اب دور دور بھی کوئی اہلکار نہیں ہوتا۔ پہلے ایک ماہ اور پھر ہفتے میں ایک دو بار اہلکار تعینات کریں۔ بڑا جرمانہ عائد کریں۔ سدھرتے سدھرتے سال سے زائد لگے گا۔
Wonderful joke, in these days even government didn’t follow the rules why citizens will follow rules?
In my view problem in Isb is not speed but not following respective lanes… you would witness 5 lanes and all in all lanes cars would be moving with same speed n specially the slower car would be moving
In High speed lane