Over 56,000 vehicles cross Lahore’s Mall Chowk in one hour, survey finds

A digital monitoring initiative has been introduced in Lahore to track traffic violations at major intersections and identify measures to improve road safety.

Data collected during a one-hour survey at Pul Nehar Mall Chowk showed that 56,292 vehicles passed through the intersection, including 28,760 motorcycles and 27,532 other vehicles.

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According to the survey findings, 1,473 vehicles, or 2.93 per cent, violated lane markings on Mall Road. Helmet use among motorcyclists stood at 99 per cent, while only 10 vehicles were recorded travelling without seat belts during the monitoring period.

The report also found that 5 per cent of car drivers and 7 per cent of motorcyclists were driving without licences. Overall, the survey recorded a 3 per cent traffic violation rate at the monitored location.

Lahore Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi said authorities were gathering digital traffic data daily at individual intersections and across different sectors to evaluate compliance with traffic regulations.

He said the initiative was designed to improve road safety, reduce journey times, and support efforts to prevent road accidents across Punjab.

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