Islamabad Traffic Police

Islamabad Traffic Police is a 'model traffic police force' formed under the Capital Territory Police in 2006 to bring a new and healthy change in the traffic system in the capital city of Islamabad. Initially, a total of 709 personnel were trained by Motorway Police and equipped with latest equipment to be posted in the traffic police. The Police Force is responsible for the enforcement of traffic rules and regulation on highways and roads of Islamabad.

Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP)
Logo of the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP).
Agency overview
Formed	January 28, 2006
Preceding agency	Traffic Police
Legal personality	Governmental: Government agency
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction*	City of Islamabad in the capital territory of Pakistan, [[]]
Governing body	Capital Territory Police
General nature	Law enforcement Local civilian police
Operational structure
Headquarters	Islamabad Pakistan
Sworn members	709 (28 January, 2006)
Elected officer responsible	Sultan Azam Temuri, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)
Website
http://www.islamabadpolice.gov.pk
Footnotes
* Divisional agency: Division of the country, over which the agency has usual operational jurisdiction. Note: Data for organization as at December, 2009.

History

In the year 2005, more than 400,000 vehicles traveled on the roads of Islamabad everyday. The number increased rapidly over the next few months due to easier auto loans being issued by banks. This allowed an increasing number of middle class families to start purchasing cars on loan. Although the number of cars in the capital was increasing, roads and other traffic facilities remained the same. The ultimate result was that traffic congestion started to increase, thus creating problems for motorists, commuters as well as pedestrians. The increasing traffic also added to air and noise pollution.^[1]Currently, Islamabad has around 600,000 registered vehicles and it receives over 200,000 vehicles from outside daily.

So a need was felt among the Islamabad administration to develop a model traffic police system in Islamabad, on the pattern of Motorway Police.

Launching

Islamabad Traffic Police was formally launched on 28th January, 2006. Former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was the chief guest at the launching ceremony, who said that the model traffic police system would also be introduced to other major cities.^[2] Initially, a total of 709 personnel were trained by Motor Ways Police and equipped with latest equipment to be posted in the traffic police.

ITP Now

A 2007 Toyota Corolla of the Islamabad Traffic Police on Duty.

An Islamabad Traffic Police Suzuki motorbike patrolling.

An Islamabad Traffic Police 2007 Toyota Corollapatrolling at night.

Mission Statement

To maintain smooth flow of traffic, prevention of accidents, helping road users in distress, ensuring rule of law through equal application, achieving the target of zero tolerance with firmness but politeness to gain the confidence and support of the community.

Vision Statement

To make Traffic System in the capital city a model of excellence that could be emulated by other law enforcement agencies in Pakistan.

Core Values

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Service
• People Friendly

Objectives

• Education/ Awareness in educational institution and other non-professional and non-professional organizations.
• Mass awareness about road safety through a well decorated float established on 20 wheels trailer.
• Radio program.
• Distribution of hand bills and pamphlets at roads along with briefing.
• Road safety awareness walks.
• Speech competition.
• Road safety seminar.
• Road safety gala.

Equal implementation of law

In July, 2009 the Islamabad Traffic Police issued a ticket to the son of prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, for violating traffic rules thus maintaining their commitment to ensure equal implementation of law in the capital city.