Punjab plans major cut in traffic fines
The Punjab government is set to significantly reduce traffic fines for various vehicle categories in a move aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens, officials said.
According to sources, a summary prepared by the Punjab Traffic Police has been approved by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and is expected to be presented in the upcoming session of the Punjab Assembly.
The revised penalty structure will come into force after formal legislative approval.
Under the proposed changes, fines for motorcycle violations are expected to be reduced from Rs2,000 to Rs1,000, with a maximum penalty of Rs2,000 for serious offences.
Similarly, fines for rickshaws are proposed to be cut from Rs3,000 to Rs1,000, while major violations may attract penalties of up to Rs2,000.
For cars and jeeps, the fine is likely to be lowered from Rs5,000 to Rs3,000, although penalties for serious violations will remain unchanged at Rs5,000.
Officials said fines related to overspeeding for motorcycles, rickshaws and cars will remain unchanged under the proposed revisions.
For larger and luxury vehicles, including those with engine capacities above 2,000cc, fines are proposed to be reduced from Rs20,000 to Rs10,000.
The summary suggests a minimum penalty of Rs2,000 and a maximum of Rs10,000 for such vehicles.
In the case of light transport vehicles, including vans, coasters and small passenger vans, fines are proposed to be reduced from Rs20,000 to Rs7,000.
For heavy transport vehicles such as trucks and buses, the penalty is suggested to be cut from Rs20,000 to Rs10,000.
The summary also includes a general reduction in penalties for several other violations involving both light and heavy vehicles.
The proposal was submitted by traffic enforcement chief Waqas Nazir to the provincial leadership for consideration.
Officials said the objective behind the proposed revisions is to rationalise fines in line with current economic conditions while ensuring continued enforcement of traffic laws and road safety measures.
They added that the final decision rests with the provincial legislature, and if approved, the revised fines will be implemented across the province.