Regional Transport Authority organized a meeting of Accident Review Committee
Representatives from the Regional Transport Authority and Motorway Police attended the meeting.
The Regional Transport Authority organized a meeting of the Accident Review Committee, which Deputy Commissioner Shahid Mahmood chaired.
Participants discussed in detail the causes and prevention of traffic accidents and explored ways to improve inter-district transport services.
Representatives from the Regional Transport Authority, Motorway Police, Traffic Police, Rescue 1122, and other relevant departments attended the meeting.
While addressing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stressed that authorities must analyze the causes of traffic accidents comprehensively and take practical steps to prevent the loss of precious human lives.
He pointed out that irresponsible driving, overloading, overspeeding, and operating vehicles without fitness certificates cause most accidents, and authorities must enforce a zero-tolerance policy against these violations.
Officials presented data on serious accidents from recent months and discussed the causes in detail.
On this occasion, RTA Secretary Wasif Yasin stated that the department is running a special campaign to check the fitness of vehicles throughout the district. Authorities are closely monitoring school vans, passenger vehicles, and heavy transport.
Rescue 1122 officials gave a briefing on how they plan to improve first aid response and reduce response time in case of accidents. Traffic Police identified accident-prone spots on several major roads.
The Deputy Commissioner instructed all departments to strengthen coordination and communication and directed field staff to consistently educate drivers about traffic laws.