Motorists exceeding speeds of 150 kilometers per hour on Pakistan’s motorways will face criminal proceedings, according to Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan. The minister emphasized the importance of enforcing speed limits and axle-load policies and directed the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) to strictly monitor traffic violations.
During a meeting to assess the NHMP’s performance and strategy, Aleem Khan announced that vehicles exceeding 120 km/h would be fined, while those surpassing 150 km/h would be subject to the registration of a first information report (FIR). He stressed the importance of accident prevention through awareness campaigns, including pamphlets and warning signs at motorway entry points.
Aleem Khan expressed dissatisfaction with the Motorway Police’s performance and ordered the withdrawal of official staff from residential duties, emphasizing that officers should prioritize public service over personal convenience. The minister also reviewed proposals to outsource the vehicle fitness inspection system and to implement electronic monitoring systems similar to those in developed countries. He set a one-week deadline for improvements, warning that strict action would follow if no progress was made.
The minister concluded by stating that holding office is a responsibility to serve the nation, not a privilege. He stressed that only efficiency and accountability would warrant future incentives for the Motorway Police.
