Petition Filed for Zebra Crossings Outside Schools Across Punjab

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking installation of zebra crossings outside schools across Punjab over student safety concerns.

The petitioner, Ismatullah, stated that nearly 75 percent of schools in the province do not have zebra crossings on adjacent roads, exposing students to traffic risks and causing congestion.

The petition states that the School Education Department had announced plans to install zebra crossings outside educational institutions but has not taken practical steps to implement them. It adds that the petitioner had also submitted a request to the relevant authorities, which did not receive any response.

The plea states that the absence of safety measures has created unsafe conditions around schools and continues to put students at risk during daily commutes. It further argues that authorities have failed to address the issue, reflecting administrative negligence and lack of planning for student safety.

The petitioner has asked the court to direct the authorities concerned to ensure immediate installation of zebra crossings outside schools across the province.