The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) organized a significant seminar on traffic law enforcement for motorcyclists and employee transport vehicles in industrial zones. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to traffic laws to ensure safety and reduce road accidents.
Speaking at the seminar, SSP Traffic Korangi Syed Muhammad Ali Raza emphasized that traffic regulations are crucial for protecting lives and improving the overall traffic system in industrial areas. He emphasised key safety measures, including mandatory helmet use, observing speed limits, following traffic signals and lanes, regular vehicle maintenance, possession of a valid driving license, and a strict ban on using mobile phones while driving.
Highlighting alarming statistics, he revealed that over the past three months, 30 fatal accidents occurred in Korangi alone, with 23 of them attributed to motorcyclists. These included cases of riding without helmets, failure to stay within designated lanes, and turning without checking rear-view mirrors. He also noted that 4.2 million motorcycles are registered in Karachi, and recent fatal incidents involving tankers and containers were not solely due to the negligence of truck drivers but also to violations of traffic laws.
SSP Raza informed attendees that the police recently impounded 434 large vehicles in poor condition. He urged both industrialists and workers to treat adherence to traffic laws as a shared responsibility and promote awareness at the organizational level. He also announced a collaboration with KATI to develop summer-friendly helmets to increase comfort and compliance, and shared that a fast-track desk would be set up twice a week at the license branch to facilitate KATI members.
Earlier, KATI President Junaid Naqi addressed the seminar, noting that thousands of employees working in industrial zones face daily traffic challenges. He warned that even minor traffic violations can lead to tragic accidents. He reaffirmed KATI’s commitment not only to industrial progress but also to public safety and social welfare.
Naqi stated that through such awareness campaigns, KATI aims to educate the industrial community and workforce about the importance of traffic laws, ensuring both continuous industrial operations and community safety. He also called for the improved presence of traffic police and infrastructure upgrades in industrial zones to ensure effective enforcement of traffic regulations.
The seminar was well-attended by representatives of various industries, DSP Traffic Korangi Shabbir Ahmed, SO Korangi Asif Shehzad, and other traffic police officers and KATI members.
