198 drivers fined for letting students ride on vehicle rooftops

PESHAWAR - The City Traffic Police Peshawar has taken strict action against 198 drivers for allowing students to travel on the rooftops of vehicles. Following the instructions of Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Haroon Rasheed Khan, the education team of the City Traffic Police conducted a special campaign in various sectors of the city. Drivers were fined for endangering students by permitting rooftop travel.

The education team also raised awareness among students about the dangers and risks associated with such unsafe practices. CTO Haroon Rasheed Khan directed officials to maintain strict enforcement against this hazardous behavior. He urged citizens to refrain from rooftop travel, warning that it can lead to fatal accidents.



He further stated that legal action will be taken without leniency against any driver who allows passengers—especially students—to sit on rooftops. The CTO also instructed traffic officials to intensify the ongoing crackdown to ensure the safety of both students and the general public..