Reflectors Ordered on Slow Vehicles as Fog Season Nears

Key Points:

The SP Patrolling has ordered reflectors on sugarcane trolleys and all slow-moving vehicles for the fog and smog season
The campaign against illegal CNG and LPG cylinders in public transport is to be speeded up
District DSPs will make surprise checks of patrolling posts and act against negligent staff
Patrolling is to be stepped up against crime, with a close watch on suspicious persons and vehicles

FAISALABAD: The SP Patrolling has ordered reflectors fitted on sugarcane trolleys and all slow-moving vehicles across the region.

According to the PHP handout, the orders were issued after an online meeting with DIG Patrolling Faisal Raja. SP Patrolling Police Faisalabad Region Muhammad Tariq Malik directed officers across the region to prevent highway accidents and improve patrolling performance.

The handout said the use of fog lights was also to be ensured in the fog and smog season. It said low visibility caused accidents that reflectors and fog lights could help prevent.

According to the spokesman, the campaign against illegally installed CNG and LPG cylinders in public transport would be speeded up. The handout said legal action would be taken against violating vehicles without discrimination.

The handout said no compromise would be made on the lives and safety of passengers. It said all district DSPs would make surprise checks of patrolling posts in their districts.

According to the handout, duty arrangements, staff attendance, records and performance would be reviewed during the checks. It said action would be ensured against anyone found negligent in the performance of duty.

The spokesman said the causes of highway accidents would be reviewed in detail and an effective strategy adopted. He said coordination with the related departments and institutions would be promoted for the purpose.

According to the PHP spokesman, the patrolling system would be made more active for the prevention and control of crime. The handout said a close watch would be kept on suspicious persons and vehicles, with all available resources used for public safety.

The handout said the protection of citizens’ life and property, safe highways and timely help to the public were the top priorities of the Punjab Highway Patrol. It said all officers and personnel would ensure full implementation of the orders.

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