New Rules Announced for School Transport

Meanwhile, the City Traffic Police Murree have introduced new standard operating procedures (SOPs) for school transport, making fire extinguishers mandatory in all school vehicles and requiring regular inspections to ensure children's safety.

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• The decisions came during a session on Tuesday chaired by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Murree Syed Munir Ahmed Hashmi.
• Teams from Traffic Police Murree and Kotli Sattian will inspect school transport two to three days a week to check vehicle safety and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

In practice, the decisions came during a session on Tuesday chaired by Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Murree Syed Munir Ahmed Hashmi. According to a police spokesman, the session focused on preventing overloading and speeding, improving vehicle safety and ensuring the safe transportation of schoolchildren. Pirwadhai Bus Stand Declared Security Risk.

Under the new SOPs, school vehicles must follow strict passenger limits based on students' education levels. Carry vans and pickups may transport a maximum of 12 primary-level children, 10 middle-school students and eight children above the middle-school level.

Authorities will take legal action against transporters who exceed these limits. The traffic police have additionally adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward overloading, speeding and overcharging. The SOPs prohibit drivers from carrying petrol in open containers in school vehicles or smoking while driving.

Every school vehicle must additionally have a fire extinguisher to assist drivers respond immediately to emergencies. The session was informed that around 40 school vehicles had been placed on the green list. Authorities will verify their fitness certificates, route permits and other required documents. Snowfall Forces Closure of Babusar Highway.

Teams from Traffic Police Murree and Kotli Sattian will inspect school transport two to three days a week to check vehicle safety and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around new Rules Announced for School Transport point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.