In an aggressive move to curb rising motorcycle-related fatalities, Lahore’s Traffic Police will begin enforcing a strict helmet mandate from Monday. Under the orders of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Athar Waheed, no motorcyclist—civilian or law enforcement—will be allowed to ride on city roads without a helmet.

The crackdown is part of a broader road safety campaign, with traffic officials now under strict orders to fully implement the regulation within two days. Any traffic warden failing to enforce the rules will face disciplinary measures, including the potential loss of up to a year of service seniority.

This firm stance follows a troubling surge in deadly traffic accidents involving motorcycles. The city’s new measures will include fines for non-compliant riders, and in more serious cases, First Information Reports (FIRs) may be registered.

Notably, the campaign makes no exceptions. Even police officers found riding motorcycles without helmets or without proper number plates will be subject to legal action. The CTO has instructed that awareness be raised across all police divisions to ensure compliance with helmet use and vehicle registration standards.

“From Monday, no motorcyclist should be seen on Lahore’s roads without a helmet,” Waheed declared, stressing that the safety of riders takes precedence over all else. He further emphasized that the directive applies to all citizens equally, including government officials.

Recent enforcement efforts already hint at the campaign’s scale. In a single-day operation, traffic police reported stopping more than 3,000 violators, including 13 government personnel.

The Punjab Chief Minister has also voiced serious concern about the growing number of road casualties and has backed the traffic department’s enforcement push. The Lahore Traffic Police remain resolute in their commitment to ensuring safer roads through uncompromising implementation of the new rules.