Punjab traffic police have intensified their crackdown on illegal flasher and high-intensity HID lights, with more than 17,000 challans issued across the province this year.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir has directed traffic officials to take strict action against vehicles equipped with prohibited and excessively bright lights. The move is aimed at improving visibility on roads and reducing the risk of serious traffic accidents.
According to traffic police officials, accident analysis has identified flasher and HID lights as a major road safety concern. Extremely bright headlights and high-beam lights can temporarily blind or distract drivers approaching from the opposite direction, making it difficult for them to see the road and other vehicles.
Traffic police teams across Punjab are already taking action against vehicles using illegal, substandard and excessively bright lighting systems. More than 17,000 challan tickets have reportedly been issued this year over the use of prohibited vehicle lights.
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Lahore has also seen strict enforcement, with traffic police fining more than 5,000 drivers for using flasher and HID lights.
DIG Waqas Nazir stressed that the use of flasher and HID lights is prohibited on vehicles and instructed officials to ensure that the rules are enforced without exception.
The crackdown is particularly important as poor visibility and glare from powerful headlights can increase the danger of collisions, especially at night and on busy roads. Authorities are urging motorists to use approved lighting systems and avoid modifications that create excessive glare for other road users.
The Punjab traffic police say the campaign is ultimately focused on protecting motorists, pedestrians and other road users. Continued enforcement could also discourage drivers from installing unauthorized lighting systems simply for appearance or stronger illumination.
As the crackdown expands, motorists across Punjab are being advised to ensure their vehicle lights comply with traffic regulations and to remove prohibited flashers or HID systems to avoid penalties.
