According to a report issued by the Rawalpindi Traffic Police, motorcyclists were declared the leading cause of traffic accidents and the most frequent violators in 2025, with riders of two-wheelers alone receiving over 653,000 fines.
A spokesperson for the traffic authority revealed on Sunday that a total of 1,103,245 challan tickets were issued throughout the year, a clear 44 percent increase in law enforcement measures compared to 2024.
The report stated that driving without a license was the most common violation, resulting in over 213,200 challans. This was followed by more than 204,000 motorcyclists being fined for not wearing helmets.
Furthermore, over 99,600 tickets were issued for reckless and negligent driving, while 71,849 challans were issued for violations related to line, lane, and zebra crossings. An additional 56,556 individuals were fined for obstructing the flow of traffic.
Despite the large number of violations, Rawalpindi’s Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) noted a significant decrease in fatal accidents last year. CTO Farhan Aslam attributed this positive trend to targeted measures, including special campaigns focused on unlicensed driving and helmet use, which resulted in 88 percent of citizens starting to wear helmets.
According to CTO Aslam, the city’s force of over 1,300 traffic officers and personnel also issued more than 328,000 driving licenses in 2025, which is a record.
CTO Farhan Aslam emphasized that the primary goal of the traffic police is not punishment but prevention. He said, “The purpose of the traffic police is not to issue challans but to protect the lives of citizens,” adding that challans are only issued for serious offenses to encourage reform.
The CTO confirmed that the traffic police’s focus is on road safety and public education, and actions against lawbreakers will continue in the new year.