Key Takeaways
- Fines for driving without a license and underage driving have increased significantly.
- Penalties for overspeeding and improper overtaking have also risen substantially.
- The new fines are part of a broader effort to improve road discipline and safety.
The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced substantial increases in traffic fines, with some penalties now up to 10 times higher than before. This move is part of the 'Safe Roads, Safe Punjab' vision, as directed by Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal.
Motorists caught driving without a valid license will now face a fine of Rs. 5,000, a significant increase from the previous Rs. 500. Underage driving will carry a Rs. 10,000 fine, the highest among the new penalties.
Overspeeding has also seen a substantial increase in fines. For vehicles with engines up to 2,000cc, the penalty is now Rs. 5,000, while for those above 2,000cc, the fine is Rs. 10,000. Similarly, improper overtaking will cost Rs. 5,000 for smaller vehicles and Rs. 10,000 for larger ones.
Using a mobile phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt will now result in a Rs. 3,000 fine, up from Rs. 500. Driving in the wrong lane carries a Rs. 2,000 fine, while driving against traffic on a one-way road will cost Rs. 5,000.
Other new penalties include a Rs. 7,000 fine for overloading, a Rs. 2,000 fine for illegal parking, and a Rs. 4,000 fine for smoke-emitting vehicles. Motorists using black or tinted windows will face a Rs. 5,000 fine, while vehicles without number plates or with non-standard registration plates will also be fined Rs. 5,000.
Motorcycles entering Lahore Ring Road, where their movement is restricted, will face a Rs. 5,000 penalty. The fine for pedestrian crossing violations has been increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000.
The revised fine structure is part of a broader effort by the Punjab Ring Road Authority to improve road discipline, reduce dangerous driving, and strengthen traffic enforcement on Lahore Ring Road. The new fines are expected to deter violations and enhance road safety.
The increased fines are aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules and regulations, thereby reducing the number of accidents and improving the overall traffic flow on the Lahore Ring Road.
