Smooth Flow of Traffic Stressed as Sopore
Authorities in Sopore act against encroachments
Sopore: A massive traffic enforcement drive was carried by a joint team of J&K police in collaboration with the Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO), Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), Tehsildar Sopore and other concerned departments in Sopore town on Tuesday, to streamline vehicular movement and ensure road safety. During the drive, 68 vehicles were challenged including wrong parking, driving without documents, and other irregularities.
Officials said the initiative was aimed at decongesting the main market areas where frequent traffic jams cause inconvenience to commuters and pedestrians. In addition to traffic violators, shopkeepers were also instructed not to install or display their goods outside their shops on roadsides, as it creates obstruction for both vehicles and pedestrians.
During the drive, strict instructions were also passed on to vehicle owners, urging them not to park their vehicles along the roadside, as it creates unnecessary obstruction for commuters and causes frequent traffic jams in the busy Sopore town. Shopkeepers were also directed to keep their goods and merchandise within the limits of their shops instead of displaying them on pavements or along the main roads.
During the drive drivers were counselled and warned to follow traffic regulations more responsibly in the future. The initiative, according to authorities, was aimed at instilling discipline among road users and ensuring smooth vehicular movement, especially during peak business hours.
Local residents and commuters widely appreciated the move, stating that such coordinated actions by the administration will not only help decongest the town but also improve the overall traffic management system in Sopore. Many hailed the efforts of Police, ARTO, MVD, Tehsil administration and other departments, saying that such steps were much needed to bring long-term relief to the public.
Officials further maintained that similar drives will continue in the coming days to ensure strict enforcement of traffic rules and to discourage habitual violators.
