Islamabad Announces New Speed Limits on Various Roads
The Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has announced that the speed limit on some city roads has been revised to improve road safety. According to the details, Islamabad announces new speed limits to streamline traffic flow and improve road safety in Islamabad.
It should be noted that Islamabad also changed the speed limit on some roads last year, although studies have shown that slower speeds may lead to more accidents.
Islamabad Announces New Speed Limits
The revised speed limits for Islamabad roads and highways are shown in the table below:
| ROAD/HIGHWAYS | LTV SPEED LIMIT (KM/H) | HTV/PSV SPEED LIMIT (KM/H) | BUILT-UP AREA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashmir Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Islamabad Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Murree Road | 80 | 65 | Barakahu 30 |
| Constitution Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Jinnah Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Faisal Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Khyaban-e-Iqbal | 70 | 65 | – |
| Park Road | 70 | 65 | – |
| New 7 Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| New 9 Avenue | 70 | 65 | – |
| Lehtrar Road | 40 | 40 | – |
| Kahuta Road | 60 | 60 | Sihala Bazar-30 |
| I.J. Principal Road | 60 (Faizabad to Nasirabad) | 60 | – |
| Major Roads | 50 | 50 | – |
| Dualized Service Road | 60 | 40 | – |
| Single Service Road | 40 | 40 | – |
| Street and Sectoral Roads | 30 | 25 | – |
| Roads/Streets near Schools/Hospital | 30 | 25 | – |
Strict measures are taken to ensure compliance with these rules and strict action is taken against violators. The new speed limit will affect daily commuters in terms of travel time.
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For more information, visit the official website of Islamabad Traffic.