CAP suggests for including traffic rules in academics.

ISLAMABAD -- Chairman of Consumers Association of Pakistan (CAP), Kaukab Iqbal has stressed to incorporate traffic rules and laws into the education curriculum to ensure the safety of road users.

Talking to reporter here on Sunday, Iqbal highlighted that the absence of proper training is the reason behind the high rate of traffic law violations, which is estimated to be at 80%. He also pointed out that the majority of road violations come from two-wheeled riders due to rush and lack of awareness.

Iqbal proposed to make the purchase of helmets mandatory for all bike riders and emphasized the need for proper training schools, similar to those in developed countries. He also stressed the responsibility of parents in teaching their children to follow traffic rules and wear helmets while riding motorcycles.

He highlighted that the lack of proper training as a major contributor to the chaotic traffic and high rate of traffic law violations on the roads. Iqbal noted that even a cleaner of a Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) can become a driver without proper knowledge of road, ethics and theoretical knowledge.

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