ISLAMABAD – The Chief Commissioner of the Islamabad Capital Territory has issued a notification, revising speed limits for different types of vehicles.
The goal is to expedite traffic flow and increase road safety, having an immediate impact on the capital’s main roads.
Overview of Speed Limits
The updated traffic regulations include a thorough analysis of the modified speed restrictions on various road segments for Light Transport Vehicles (LTV) and Heavy Transport Vehicles/Public Service Vehicles (HTV/PSV).
Every region, including the well-known Kashmir Highway and the congested streets close to hospitals and schools, now has a posted speed limit, highlighting the objective of improving traffic flow and preventing accidents.
| Road/Highways | Proposed LTV Speed Limit (KM/H) | For HTV/PSV Speed Limit (KM/H) | Built up area |
| Kashmir Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Islamabad Highway | 80 | 65 | – |
| Murree Road | 80 | 65 | Bharakau 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 | – |
| Service Road | Dualized-60, Single-40 | 40 | – |
| Street and Sectoral Roads | 30 | 25 | – |
| Roads/Streets near Schools/ Hospital | 30 | 25 | – |
Strict Enforcement
To guarantee adherence to these standards, strict enforcement protocols will be implemented. It is recommended that drivers, both resident and visitor, keep themselves updated on these changes and respect the posted speed restrictions.
