1 week Ago By Sh Fazal Ur Rehman
VEHARI - Deputy Commissioner Vehari, Imrana Tauqeer, has directed a continuous and strict crackdown against overloaded vehicles to protect highways from damage. She issued these orders while chairing a meeting regarding the Axle Load Management Regime, attended by DPO Muhammad Afzal, ADC Revenue Syed Usman Munir, AC Vehari Ghazala Kanwal, and other officials. During the meeting, the Transport Department, Traffic Police, and Punjab Highway Patrol briefed on axle load management and performance.
DC Imrana Tauqeer emphasized strict legal action against transporters exceeding approved weight limits, heavy fines, and seizure of vehicles involved in repeated violations. She instructed that loader vehicles must carry valid weight slips, more weight stations be registered, and departments coordinate for better load management. Public awareness campaigns were also stressed to ensure effective implementation.
Speaking at the meeting, DPO Muhammad Afzal stressed checking vehicle route permits, fitness certificates, and drivers’ licenses. Leghari terms India’s Indus Water Treaty suspension statement childish, illegal He called for preparation of lists of habitual violators and continuous action by the Traffic Police and Punjab Highway Patrol. Among others present were Secretary RTA Kamran Anwar, Deputy Director Information Mian Naeem Asim, District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 Engineer Danish Khalil, DSP Muhammad Tanveer, CEO Municipal Committee Burewala Imtiaz Joiya, DO Industries Abida Hanif Wattoo, and other officers.
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