LHC calls for coordinated strict enforcement on smog contributors
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The Lahore Regional judicial body (LHC) on Friday directed representatives to devise a stricter and more coordinated mechanism against repeat traffic
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LHC calls for coordinated strict enforcement on smog contributors
The Lahore Regional judicial body (LHC) on Friday directed representatives to devise a stricter and more coordinated mechanism against repeat traffic and environmental violators contributing to smog, observing that serious breaches often go unchecked while motorcyclists are disproportionately targeted during application of statute drives.
Fairness Shahid Karim made the remarks while assembly session a set of petitions related to anti-smog measures filed by Haroon Farooq and others.
During the proceedings, the magistrate observed that representatives must formulate an effective system in coordination with the Environment Division to ensure strict action against repeat offenders responsible for worsening pollution levels.
The judiciary observed that senior officer traffic breaches frequently escaped scrutiny, whereas traffic wardens were commonly seen stopping motorcyclists on roadsides.
"I personally drive and observe traffic conditions myself," Fairness Karim remarked during the assembly session.
The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) informed the judiciary that a week-long strict enforcement against smog-related breaches was under way.
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