Animal-Carrying Trucks Banned on Motorways Nationwide Ahead of Eid
As Eid-ul-Adha preparations begin across Pakistan, the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has announced a nationwide restriction on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals from entering motorways.
5/17/20261 min read
The decision comes as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion during the busy festive season, when highways experience a sharp increase in travel activity. Authorities say overloaded trucks and poorly maintained vehicles transporting animals have previously contributed to serious accidents on major routes.
Under the new policy, trucks and other transport vehicles carrying sacrificial animals will be redirected to alternative roads instead of being allowed on motorway sections. Officials believe the move will help ensure smoother traffic flow and safer travel conditions for commuters heading to their hometowns for Eid celebrations.
To enforce the restrictions, provincial police and motorway authorities have been instructed to establish monitoring points at motorway entrances. Drivers violating loading limits or attempting unauthorized entry onto motorways may face penalties and legal action.
Authorities have also warned against illegal parking near cattle markets, interchanges, and public roads, stating that strict measures will be taken to avoid traffic blockages and public inconvenience.
The NHMP says the temporary ban is aimed at minimizing accidents, protecting travelers, and maintaining better traffic management during one of the country’s busiest travel periods of the year.
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