LAHORE: Ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, the traffic police have intensified enforcement measures against wheelie, reckless riding, underage driving, noise pollution and other forms of road hooliganism to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow across the city.
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi has directed all circle officers to conduct a comprehensive and sustained enforcement campaign against wheelies and underage drivers, particularly on major and high-traffic corridors.
The CTO stated that strict legal action would be taken not only against the individuals involved in wheelies but also against motorcycle mechanics who would modify motorcycles to facilitate such dangerous activities. He further directed that mechanics involved in removing silencers, modifying exhaust systems or making other alterations specifically intended to facilitate reckless riding must be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The traffic police would also take legal action against the individuals involved in excessive noise, riding motorcycles without silencers, removing baffles and creating public nuisance during Independence Day celebrations.
Mechanics to face action for modifying motorcycles
Awareness announcements will be conducted at motorcycle markets across Lahore, with mechanics being clearly informed of the legal consequences of facilitating wheelie or illegal motorcycle modifications.
The traffic police have also requested assistance from Lahore Police for door-to-door verification and monitoring of previously identified and repeat wheelie offenders to prevent them from engaging in such activities.
Furthermore, individuals and social media accounts involved in promoting, encouraging or glorifying one-wheeling and road hooliganism will also be monitored and proceeded against in accordance with applicable law.
Daily enforcement operations, including general holds at major and busy roads, will be conducted to identify and apprehend one-wheelers, reckless riders and other violators.
CTO Shirazi directed officers to ensure visible deployment and effective enforcement at locations identified as vulnerable to one-wheeling and reckless riding.
He urged the parents to take particular responsibility for the safety of their children and prevent them from participating in wheelie and other dangerous riding practices.
“Wheelie is not entertainment; it is a serious threat to human life. A moment of reckless riding can result in permanent disability or loss of life. Parents must play their role in preventing their children from engaging in such dangerous activities,” said Mr Shirazi.
Published in Dawn, August 9th, 2026