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fog--RAWALPINDI: Chief Traffic Officer Syed Ishtiaq Hussain Shah said that due to the chilly weather thick fog engulfed hilly areas, tourists drive carefully to avoid accidents.

 

He advised tourists to drive smoothly and carefully to reach their destination. In the past, fatal accidents occurred due to rash and bad weather condition.

 

He said that every possible help is being provided to the tourists coming to the Murree hill station.

 

Talking to APP, CTO said that additional wardens have been deputed to facilitate the tourists so that they could enjoy the snowfall and chilly weather.

 

The CTO said that pamphlets have also been distributed among the visitors to make them aware about the traffic laws and prevailing conditions in the area.

 

He said strict action will be taken against those indulging in over speeding or rash driving adding that their vehicles should be confiscated in case of violation.

 

No lenience would be shown in this regard. He further said that City Traffic police is available to help the motorists through helpline 1915.

 

He directed the wardens to behave with the citizen politely during duty hours.

 

 

Copyright AFP (Agence France-Presse), 2013

 

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