A Complete Guide to Traffic Rules

Pakistan is one of the countries with the world’s most dangerous roads. Several studies have found that more than 70% of Pakistani drivers do not follow basic traffic laws and that over 25,000 people are killed annually on Pakistani highways. Drivers and pedestrians ignore road signs and do not respect walking rights.

Knowing Pakistani traffic rules is essential if you want to drive legally and safely.

To keep yourself completely safe from road accidents, follow some of the most important and major driving safety tips with traffic rules. You must also be aware of traffic signs, which are important to the road environment. Road safety regulations are not only required for vehicle owners but also pedestrians. Here are a few safety tips we must all remember. Below is a Complete Guide to Traffic Rules in Pakistan.

Instruction for Car Drivers Is Enlisted Below

• Any motor vehicle requires a minimum driving age of 18 years.
• While driving, keep your driver’s license and other important documents, such as your vehicle registration certificate, with you at all times.
• Get a learning license and try to learn to drive from reputable schools before getting behind the wheel. If the driver is inexperienced, he may cause a traffic accident.
• Always plan your route in advance and allow enough time for travel.
• You must have enough fuel for your journey.
• The driver’s seat, mirror, and steering wheel must all be adjusted properly.
• To reduce the risk of neck injuries in the event of an accident, headrests must be properly adjusted.
• The brakes, windshield wipers, emergency exit door, and tyres should all be operational.
• Follow all traffic lights, signs, and road markings.
• Don’t let yourself become a victim of reckless driving. Maintain your cool and give other drivers plenty of room.
• No matter how much traffic is on the road, stay within the speed limit.
• Any defect in the vehicle can lead to an accident. As a result, always Maintain the condition of your vehicle.
• It is critical to wear your seatbelt. It prevents passenger ejection in the event of a severe accident involving a rollover.
• When we encounter a roadblock, it is natural for us to fall victim to fear. However, developing the right beliefs about driving confidence will allow logic and practice to victory over any hurdles.
• The crossing of the red signal is prohibited.
• The use of high-beam lighting is prohibited.
• The use of the horn is forbidden near schools, hospitals, and mosques.
• It is illegal to stop at a zebra crossing.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol and drugs, also it’s illegal.
• Always drive in the proper gear.
• L-plates must be displayed on all vehicles driven by learners.
• It is illegal to throw lit cigarettes or refuse on the highway.
• When changing lanes or overtaking, use the indicator or hand signals.
• When driving, never use the clutch as a footrest.
• Please do not use your cell phone while driving; it is both dangerous and illegal. Use a hands-free system or park your vehicle in an emergency.
• Keep an eye out for pedestrians, especially senior citizens, the disabled, women, and children.
• Use tinted glasses, lenses, or anything else that restricts vision at night or in low-light conditions.
• Please make sure that children wear seat belts or sit in a child restraint seat that is approved.
• Unless a special child seat is installed, children do not sit in the rear seats of an estate car or hatchback.
• Take breaks along the way. A minimum of 15 minutes of rest is recommended after every two hours of driving.

• Stop in a safe location if you feel sleepy.
• When children are in the car, child safety door locks should be used if they are installed.
• Children should always be kept under control and constantly monitored in vehicles.
• Always park in a designated parking area. In an emergency, park your vehicle on the left side, but leave the parking lights on.
• When leaving the vehicle, turn off the engine, headlights, and fog lights.
• When you open your vehicle’s door, you must take care not to hit anyone.
• No parking is indicated by yellow lines, and no overtaking is indicated by white lines.
• Do not pull over where yellow lines indicate restrictions.
• Park your vehicle away from any entrance, footpath, pedestrian crossing, or in front of a property entrance.
• Allow enough space between your car  and the car in front of you. If you have to pull a vehicle behind you, you should always slow down and drive at the speed limit.
• It would be preferable if you did not park on the road at night facing the opposite direction of traffic flow.
• When parked on the road, all vehicles must have their parking lights turned on.
• Parking on the road is especially dangerous in fog.
• If your car has an automatic transmission, select ‘park.’
• Park close to the roadside and firmly apply the handbrake.
• Don’t listen to the radio or listen to music while driving.
• Avoid engaging in conversations with passengers while driving.
• Without the permission of the transport authorities, it’s illegal to convert the original diesel engine to CNG a petrol engine.
• Use only branded CNG cylinders.