Smoking, Cell Phones Use Banned while Driving in Pakistan Capital   
'Pakistan Times' National News Desk

ISLAMABAD: With a comprehensive plan to reduce traffic mishaps in the 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.

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 penalizing measures against the violating vehicles, legal action would be taken against commuters, found violating these instructions, irrespective of ones status and without any fear and favor, 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 usage of mobile phones during driving.

Islamabad Capital Administration has also banned smoking at public places, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, bus stops, schools, colleges, offices and other recreational sties.

The measure has been taken under the provisions of the Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-Smokers Health Ordinance 2002.●