Road traffic injuries are a major public health concern in Pakistan, particularly among young motorized two-wheeler users who account for a substantial proportion of road trauma. Despite existing road safety laws, risky behaviors and low compliance with safety measures remain common among university-aged riders. Understanding their knowledge, attitudes, and practices is essential for designing targeted interventions to reduce preventable injuries. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the University of Lahore from April to June 2022 among 393 students, who used motorized two-wheelers, to assess knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices regarding motorized two-wheeler safety among university students in Lahore, Pakistan. Participants were selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were applied for data analysis. While overall awareness of road safety regulations was high, behavioral gaps were evident. Only 36.4% cited comfort as the main reason for helmet non-use, followed by laziness (25.9%) and perceived safety on short trips (24.8%). A vast majority (93.9%) admitted using mobile phones while driving. Although 97.5% reported following road signs and 98.3% knew the correct lane position for motorcyclists, only 26.2% correctly identified the legal speed limit (80 km/h), and 38.8% knew the penalty for driving without a license. Risky behaviors such as inconsistent helmet use and mobile phone use while driving persist among university students. There is need for behavior-focused interventions.

Keywords- knowledge attitude practice, motorcycle riders, road safety, university students