Motorway police ban entry of vehicles without fire extinguishers
Key takeaways
- In a statement, the NHMP said the presence of a working fire extinguisher has been made mandatory for all vehicles, particularly passenger transport and goods-carrying vehicles.
- An NHMP spokesperson said the decision was taken to improve road safety and reduce the risk of fire-related incidents during traffic accidents.
- To support the initiative, the Motorway Police has launched a nationwide fire safety awareness campaign, which will continue until June 24.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Thursday announced that vehicles without functional fire extinguishers will not be allowed to enter motorways and national highways after June 24, as part of enhanced road safety measures.
In a statement, the NHMP said the presence of a working fire extinguisher has been made mandatory for all vehicles, particularly passenger transport and goods-carrying vehicles.
An NHMP spokesperson said the decision was taken to improve road safety and reduce the risk of fire-related incidents during traffic accidents. The new measures are aimed at protecting lives, property and cargo on highways and motorways across the country.