LAHORE: The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) has made it compulsory for all passengers — including those in buses, coaches, and wagons — to wear seat belts while travelling on any motorway in Pakistan.
Officials said strict enforcement will follow, and anyone found without a seat belt will be fined. Public transport vehicles will also be barred from entering motorways unless they have seat belts installed for every seat.
According to NHMP, the move aims to reduce injuries and deaths in accidents and bring Pakistan’s travel safety standards closer to international levels.
Earlier, motorway travel became costlier from June 15, 2025, after the National Highway Authority (NHA) announced revised toll tax rates. Under the new rules, vehicles without an M-Tag or with low balance will pay a 50 percent surcharge.
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Revised Toll Tax Rates:
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Islamabad to Lahore (M-2): Rs 1,800
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Lahore to Abdul Hakeem (M-3): Rs 1,200
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Pindi Bhattiyan to Multan (M-4): Rs 1,600
The NHA said the increase was necessary to meet rising maintenance and operational costs. Authorities advised travellers to keep their M-Tags active and loaded with sufficient balance to avoid extra charges.
