The motorway police have imposed a complete ban on the entry of vehicles carrying sacrificial animals on motorways across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.

According to a spokesperson for the motorway police, the decision has been taken to ensure public safety and maintain the smooth flow of traffic during the busy Eid season, when highways and roads witness a significant increase in travel activity.

The spokesperson confirmed that vehicles loaded with animals will not be allowed to enter the motorway network under any circumstances during the restriction period.

“This decision has been made to maintain traffic flow and ensure public safety during Eid-ul-Adha,” the motorway police spokesperson stated.

Every year before Eid-ul-Adha, large numbers of trucks, pickups, and other transport vehicles carrying sacrificial animals travel between cities and livestock markets. These vehicles often move at slower speeds and can create traffic congestion or safety risks on high-speed motorways.

Authorities believe that restricting such vehicles from entering motorways will help reduce accidents, traffic jams, and travel disruptions during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

The motorway police have advised transporters and livestock traders to use alternative routes, including national highways and designated road networks, for the transportation of animals.

Officials also urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement personnel and follow traffic regulations to avoid inconvenience and ensure safer travel conditions during the Eid holidays.

Traffic on motorways generally increases significantly before Eid-ul-Adha as people travel to their hometowns and transport sacrificial animals to urban centers. In previous years, overloaded and slow-moving vehicles carrying animals were often blamed for causing traffic problems and road safety concerns.

Motorway police officials stated that special monitoring teams and patrol units will remain active to enforce the ban and ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

The authorities further warned that strict legal action may be taken against drivers found violating the restriction.

Public safety campaigns and traffic management measures are commonly introduced before major religious festivals in Pakistan to handle increased road activity and prevent accidents.

The latest restriction is part of broader efforts by motorway authorities to improve travel conditions and maintain order during the Eid-ul-Adha period, which traditionally sees heavy transportation activity across the country.