SSP Traffic Quetta orders crackdown on illegal vehicles, underage drivers, and traffic violations

QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Mar, 2026) Senior Superintendent of Traffic Police, Mirza Bilal Hassan has announced a series of strict measures to tackle growing traffic issues in Quetta, including a crackdown on illegal vehicles, unregistered rickshaws, and dangerous violations such as one-wheeling.

At a meeting in Police Lines Quetta, Mirza Bilal Hassan directed traffic police personnel to take decisive action against non-custom-paid vehicles and rickshaws operating without permits or with duplicate registrations.

Enforce rules against illegal double parking and underage drivers, particularly those operating rickshaws and water tankers.

Verify commercial permits and designated routes for water tankers. Restrict heavy traffic entering into the city to designated hours.

Act against noise pollution caused by modified motorcycle silencers.He emphasized that resistance or altercations with traffic personnel during checking would be dealt with strictly under the law.

To ensure transparency, Mirza Bilal Hassan made it mandatory for officers to activate body cameras and mobile recordings before stopping vehicles. He warned that failure to comply with SOPs would result in disciplinary action.

He also directed that any vehicle seizure or incident must be reported to the relevant SP within five minutes, who must then inform the SSP within 10–15 minutes.

The SSP praised sector in-charges and personnel for maintaining traffic flow during recent rains and Eid, noting improvements monitored through Quetta Safe City Project cameras at key points such as Bacha Khan Chowk, Sariab Road, and Joint Road. He distributed commendation certificates among well-performing officers and inspected police vehicles and equipment.

Mirza Bilal Hassan reiterated his commitment to improving departmental performance through accountability, merit, and anti-corruption measures, stressing that protecting public safety remains the top priority.