LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new traffic ordinance with higher fines for various violations to improve road safety and reduce environmental risks across the province.
Higher Fines and Points System to Improve Road Safety:
The Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025, approved by the Governor, came into effect immediately. It includes electronic ticketing and a points-based licence system. Drivers who accumulate 20 points within a year will have their licences suspended. Each violation deducts 2 to 4 points.
Common offences such as speeding, signal violations, and overloading are now strictly penalised. Motorcyclists caught speeding will face a Rs2,000 fine, while cars could be fined up to Rs5,000.
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Signal violations carry fines of Rs2,000 for motorcycles, Rs3,000 for three-wheelers, and Rs5,000 for standard cars, increasing to Rs10,000–15,000 for vehicles with engines above 2,000cc. Overloading fines range from Rs3,000 for rickshaws to Rs15,000 for trailers.
Focus on Reducing Pollution Amid Lahore’s Smog Crisis:
Amid worsening smog in Lahore, the ordinance also emphasises environmental compliance. The government aims to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality across the province through stricter enforcement of traffic and environmental rules.
