The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has embarked on a special mission to ensure that every government employee within the capital carries a valid driving license. The campaign will take place between September 17 and 26 and will provide full support for the issuance of licenses at all traffic offices and mobile facilitation vans. Any government personnel caught driving without a licence after the deadline will face prosecution under the law.
Special Support for Government Employees
The ITP spokesperson confirmed that government employees will be given priority during the campaign in the ITP offices. Moreover, mobile facilitation vans will be used to offer on-site services, allowing employees to apply for or renew their licenses with ease. The project will help eliminate bureaucracy and promote adherence to traffic laws.
Findings from Recent Checks
The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Islamabad, Capt. (retd) Hamzah Humayun, pointed out that a worrying pattern has been revealed in the recent anti-illegal parking drive in the Secretariat blocks: many government employees do not have a valid driving license for their cars and bikes. This revelation led to the emergence of an urgent need to roll out a campaign aimed at enhancing compliance and accountability in government circles.
Significance of the Licence Enforcement
Operating a car without a proper licence is not only illegal, but it is also very dangerous. Drivers are also tested to ensure that they have the knowledge of safety as well as the rules of traffic and are responsible in the use of roads. The ITP is also supporting its overall aim of reducing road accidents, enhancing traffic discipline, and saving the lives of citizens by ensuring that all government workers have valid licences. Historical experiences have demonstrated that tighter controls create greater levels of compliance and increase citizen confidence in the traffic police.
Accountability and Enforcement
Hamzah Humayun, the CTO, emphasized the need to lead by example and urged that government educators should be held accountable first before the application of the law to the masses. He guaranteed me that ITP offices and resources will be entirely made available until September 26, so that all government employees can be issued licenses.
Strict Penalties After the Deadline
The ITP will be enforced strictly without exception after the campaign concludes. Driving by government employees lacking valid licences can attract legal punishment, car seizure, and even departmental action. The caution is issued to every employee, irrespective of their position or department, to emphasise the gravity of the order. The ITP has left no doubt that compliance is not volitional and that adherence will be pursued consistently to guarantee discipline in the long term.
Conclusion
The Islamabad Traffic Police’s decision to give a September 26 deadline to government employees to procure valid driving licenses is a clear indication of an entrenchment towards accountability and road safety. The ITP has broken down the compliance barriers by providing temporary assistance in the form of offices and mobile vans; strict compliance will ensue. The initiative serves as a warning and also as an opportunity for government employees to be mindful of the law and face consequences only after fulfilling their legal obligations. It also highlights the broader concept of being a responsible driver, and thus having public servants as role models in promoting safe and legal road use in Islamabad.
