National Highways and Motorway Police have provided comprehensive travel guidelines for participants attending the annual Tablighi Ijtima at Raiwind.
Participants are strongly urged to follow all safety precautions to prevent accidents and ensure a smooth journey experience.
Officials stressed the importance of all participants utilizing vehicles that are registered and fitness certified; any unsuitable transport poses significant risks not only to its passengers but also other motorists on major highways.
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This advisory also stressed that traveling in vehicles not specifically designed to transport passengers – such as trucks, Mazdas, open-body pickups or any other transport not specifically designated to do so – is strictly forbidden under traffic regulations and could lead to serious injuries or fatalities.
Participants were also cautioned to avoid riding on the rooftops of buses, coasters or high-speed vehicles as this practice remains illegal and poses extreme safety hazards during long distance highway travel.
Motorway Police representatives emphasized to citizens that only vehicles meeting all required standards were allowed on motorways, with any unregistered or unsafe transport being quickly turned back at toll plazas.
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Authorities confirmed that stringent checks have been instituted at all entry and exit points, with enforcement teams working to stop vehicles that do not meet safety or documentation requirements from moving.
Motorway Police stressed that participant safety remains their top priority during large religious gatherings where high traffic volumes increase the potential risk of road hazards and emergencies.
Participants were strongly urged to cooperate fully with traffic officers stationed along the routes, adhere to lane discipline, and avoid overcrowding vehicles, which might impede operations or hamper emergency responses.
Officials stressed the importance of traveling responsibly as an essential measure to protect not only individuals but also all motorists who utilize national highways daily for work, business, or essential travel purposes.
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The advisory advised citizens to plan their journeys, verify vehicle fitness documents, and stay alert for real-time instructions from Motorway Police helplines and digital information channels.
National Highways and Motorway Police reaffirmed their dedication to providing travelers with a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable travel experience by strictly adhering to safety rules designed to safeguard every individual traveling on Pakistan’s national road network.
