Fast and furious driver arrested for soaring to 173 km/h on Multan Motorway

In a historic first, a speeding case has been registered against a driver for exceeding 173 km/h on the Multan Motorway (M-4). The reckless driver has been arrested, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Thursday.

The Motorway Police spokesperson, Syed Imran Ahmad, stated that the incident occurred near Multan, where a vehicle was caught violating the legal speed limit of 120 kilometres per hour (km/h) and travelling at an alarming speed of 173 km/h.

The offender driver named Rahim Khan has been booked under charges of negligence and reckless driving at Budhla Sant Police Station, Multan.

The driver was taken into custody by the motorway police and then handed over to the local police for further legal proceedings against the charges of overspeeding.

Spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmad reaffirmed that strict actions against overspeeding will continue to ensure public safety on motorways.

This development comes just a week after the 24NewsHD TV Channel reported that the Motorway Police have intensified their crackdown on high-speed driving.

According to the new directives issued by the IG Motorway Police, drivers exceeding the 120 km/h to 150 km/h limit will face heavy fines, while those crossing 150 km/h will not only be fined heavily but also have their vehicles impounded.

The Motorway Police have launched a special campaign to enforce these strict regulations and prevent road accidents.

It is important to note that the prescribed speed limit on motorways for cars is 120 km/h, while for public service vehicles, it is 110 km/h.

Reporter: Rana Faran Yameen