The Lahore Ring Road Authority has increased fines for several traffic violations, with some penalties rising to 10 times their previous levels under a new road safety drive.
The revised fines have been introduced under the “Safe Roads, Safe Punjab” initiative on the instructions of Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal.
| Traffic violation | Previous fine | New fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving without a valid licence | Rs. 500 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Underage driving | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Overspeeding (cars) | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overspeeding (vehicles above 2,000cc) | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Improper overtaking (cars) | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Improper overtaking (vehicles above 2,000cc) | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Not wearing a seatbelt | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Driving in the wrong lane | Not stated | Rs. 2,000 |
| Driving against traffic on a one-way road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overloading | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 7,000 |
| Illegal parking | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Smoke-emitting vehicles | Not stated | Rs. 4,000 |
| Smoke-emitting commercial vehicles | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Tinted windows | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Missing number plates | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Unauthorised number plates | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Motorcycles entering the Ring Road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Pedestrians crossing the road | Rs. 200 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Bringing animals onto the road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
Fines for Driving Without a Licence, Speeding and Phone Use
The fine for driving without a valid licence has increased from Rs. 500 to Rs. 5,000. Underage drivers will face a penalty of Rs. 10,000.
Overspeeding and improper overtaking will each attract a Rs. 5,000 fine for cars and Rs. 10,000 for vehicles with engine capacity above 2,000cc.
Motorists caught using a mobile phone while driving or failing to wear a seatbelt will now pay Rs. 3,000, compared with Rs. 500 previously.
Driving in the wrong lane carries a Rs. 2,000 fine, while travelling against traffic on a one-way road will result in a Rs. 5,000 penalty.
Fines for Other Traffic Violations
The penalty for overloading has increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,000. The fine for illegal parking has doubled from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000.
Vehicles emitting smoke will face a Rs. 4,000 fine, rising to Rs. 5,000 for commercial vehicles.
Motorists with tinted windows, missing number plates or unauthorised number plates will each face a Rs. 5,000 penalty.
Motorcycles are prohibited from entering the Lahore Ring Road, and riders caught violating the restriction will be fined Rs. 5,000.
The fine for pedestrians crossing the road has increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000. Bringing animals onto the road will attract a Rs. 5,000 penalty.
Lahore Ring Road Police have urged motorists to comply with traffic rules and follow road safety measures.
The authority had previously announced plans to install solar lights and an electronic challan system on the Ring Road. In May, Punjab also announced revised fines for 26 traffic violations.
