Pakistan’s motorway authorities have imposed a strict Eid motorway ban on vehicles carrying sacrificial animals, restricting their entry onto major highways during Eid-ul-Adha travel days. The decision aims to improve road safety and reduce traffic risks during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
According to officials, the restriction applies to all overloaded or specially modified vehicles used for transporting cattle and goats for Eid. Authorities said such vehicles often fail to meet safety standards and can create serious hazards on high-speed motorways.
Motorway police said the decision follows past accidents and traffic issues caused by poorly maintained animal transport vehicles. Officials added that ensuring smooth traffic flow during Eid holidays remains a top priority.
Safety Measures and Alternative Routes
Under the Eid motorway ban, vehicles carrying sacrificial animals will be stopped from entering motorways and sent to alternative routes. Police teams have been instructed to set up special checkpoints at entry points to enforce the restriction.
Authorities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will monitor key interchanges to prevent violations. Action will also be taken against illegal parking near cattle markets and motorway access points to avoid congestion.
Motorway officials emphasized that the decision is not meant to inconvenience traders or buyers but to ensure public safety. They advised transporters to use designated roads that are safer for heavy and slow-moving vehicles.
The restriction is part of Eid traffic plans, including extra patrols, emergency teams, and monitoring of busy roads nationwide.
Officials expect the measure to significantly reduce accidents and improve travel conditions during Eid al-Adha when road activity increases sharply.
