Srinagar, May 19: Traffic Police Srinagar on Tuesday urged commuters to maintain road discipline during the Eid rush, avoid roadside animal sales, use designated parking spaces, and cooperate with traffic diversions to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.
In a statement, a spokesperson said that in view of the ensuing Eid-ul-Azha and the expected public rush, commuters and pedestrians are requested to strictly adhere to traffic advisories to prevent congestion and inconvenience.
He said the public should park vehicles only at designated parking places and avoid the sale or display of sacrificial animals on or along roads, ensuring such activity is carried out only at approved locations. Overloading in passenger vehicles must be avoided, while car-pooling is encouraged. Hawkers and vendors have also been directed not to occupy footpaths.
“Commuters are advised to use diversion and alternative routes to avoid congestion. Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators should avoid slow movement, intermittent stops, and unauthorised boarding or alighting of passengers. Road discipline must be treated as a collective responsibility. Follow the route plan, lane discipline, and avoid overtaking to prevent traffic jams,” the spokesperson said.
He further advised motorists to give way to emergency and referral services, avoid unnecessary loitering in congested areas, and refrain from last-minute travel during the rush. Traffic diversions should be followed strictly without altercations.
The spokesperson said all citizens are requested to adhere to the advisory and cooperate in ensuring smooth traffic movement. “Your cooperation will help those in distress and urgent need.”
“MAY THE SPIRIT OF SACRIFICE REJUVENATE OUR THOUGHT TOWARDS DECENT LIVING (Ameen),” he added—(KNO)
