PESHAWAR: The district administration has banned the use of tinted glass and the display of “non-indicative” number plates on vehicles for 15 days.

The ban was imposed after the administration received reports from police and other law enforcement agencies that miscreants might use tinted glass or “non-indicative” number plates on their vehicles to carry out sabotage activities in the Peshawar district, according to a notification issued on Saturday.

It said such activities of miscreants and terrorists might lead to a breach of peace and general tranquillity in the district.

The notification said the deputy commissioner imposed Section 144 of CrPC, banning the use of tinted glass and “non-indicative” number plates on vehicles. The notification said anyone found violating the order shall be proceeded against under Section 188 PPC.

On Thursday, the home and tribal affairs department had directed the police and district administrations across the province to take strict action against owners of vehicles with tinted glass and irregular number plates in view of the prevailing security situation.

In a letter addressed to the police, the excise department and deputy commissioners, the department stated that the upsurge in militant activities and continuing threat spectrum had necessitated preventive measures.

It said the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965 and Pakistan Motor Vehicles Rules, 1969 prohibited the use of tinted glass and fake number plates on vehicles.

Published in Dawn, April 9th, 2023