LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the need for utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for the efficient implementation of traffic rules.
Presiding over a meeting on streamlining flow of traffic in Lahore on Tuesday, the CM instructed the prompt removal of temporary encroachments at 31 locations, implementation of effective road engineering and design at 82 sites, and the repair and rehabilitation of roads at 28 locations in Lahore to enhance traffic flow in the city.
The CM instructed the installation of tire killers at 88 locations across the city to curb one-way violations. Additionally, she directed the installation of digital screens to display warning messages in case of traffic jams on roads.
Maryam Nawaz directed not to remove carts of poor persons from roads, rather a line should be drawn to place the carts.
Earlier, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Amara Azhar gave a detailed briefing on traffic management program. She briefed the CM that in the first p
hase, an e-challan service would be introduced using Safe City cameras for not wearing helmets on motorbikes and seat belts in vehicles. In the second phase, e-challans would be started for monitoring violations of 24 traffic rules.
The CM directed the authorities concerned to be strict in enforcing traffic rules, as playing with the lives of innocent people cannot be allowed, saying that those who endanger people’s lives, could not be spared because violation of traffic rules is not encouraged in a civilized society.
Former Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Members Punjab Assembly Marriyum Aurangzeb, Sania Ashiq, IG Police, CCPO Lahore, Commissioner Lahore, Deputy Commissioner, Chief Engineer LDA, Chief Engineer TEPA and other relevant officers attended the meeting.