Smoking, use of cell phones during driving banned

ISLAMABAD—In order to reduce traffic mishaps in Federal Capital, Islamabad Model Traffic Police has put a ban on smoking and use of mobile phone during driving.
The ban has come into effect immediately and will remain in force for unidentified period of time. This was stated by Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Traffic Azam Taimouri while addressing officers of Islamabad Model Traffic Police here the other day.
He directed personnel of traffic Police to ensure implementation on ban including use of mobile phone and smoking during driving in vicinity of Capital. Besides challan of vehicles, legal action would be taken against violators without any fear and favour, SSP Traffic added.
SSP Azam Taimouri while quoting report of police said that various traffic accident have occurred in precincts of Federal Capital due to using of mobile phones during driving. Islamabad Capital Administration has already put a ban on smoking in public places, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, bus stops, schools, colleges, offices and other recreational sties, according to Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance 2002, he added.
SSP Traffic Azam Taimouri appealed commuters to collaborate with Islamabad Traffic Police and ensure implementation on ban.

—Agencies