The Punjab government has moved to make fitness certificates mandatory for motorcycles as part of its efforts to curb environmental pollution.
According to reports, amendments will be introduced through the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2025, aiming to tackle smog by modifying the 1965 Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance. The proposed bill has been sent to the relevant committee, which is expected to submit its report within two months.
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The draft states that Clause 38-A of the ordinance will be updated to include motorcycles alongside vehicles, making fitness certificates compulsory for them as well. These certificates will be valid for one year.
Currently, only vehicles require fitness certification, despite motorcycles accounting for 85% of Punjab’s transport. The amendment aims to broaden the certification system to improve the province’s air quality.
