ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has initiated an extensive awareness campaign on various motorways and highways nationwide to prevent traffic road crashes and promote road safety.
An official of NHMP on Tuesday told APP that the drive was initiated on the instructions of the Inspector General of NHMP, Khalid Mahmood. During this drive, NHMP officials educate travelers about avoiding lane jumping, refraining from using mobile phones while driving, and the importance of wearing seat belts.
He said that the campaign also includes specially-abled persons actively involved in awareness creation and holding placards with specially designed messages related to road safety.
The official informed that Shoaib Muhammad, a former test cricketer, had joined the NHMP awareness initiative to encourage travelers to follow safe driving practices and traffic rules. “Commuters are widely acknowledging the campaign,” he noted.
NHMP’s efforts highly appreciable
Moreover, he said that the NHMP has recorded testimonials of the travelers and shared them on social media platforms to expand the scope of the campaign. He noted that the NHMP’s efforts to promote road safety and protect the lives and property of citizens are highly appreciated by the citizens.
He said that NHMP officials are educating drivers and passengers about traffic rules and regulations, the importance of wearing seat belts, and the dangers of using mobile phones while driving. “The officials also encouraged drivers to avoid over-speeding and jumping lanes, which often leads to accidents, loss of life, and permanent disabilities,” he maintained.
The road users lauded the NHMP’s commitment to road safety and hoped that such campaigns would continue to ensure the safety and well-being of all road users. — APP
