Motorists in Lahore could face increased penalties for failing to pay their digital traffic challans within the given deadline. Traffic authorities have warned that unpaid fines can double after 10 days.
Lahore Traffic Police have started legal proceedings against drivers who have ignored payment notices. Authorities are also taking steps to recover outstanding fines through the courts.
Traffic wardens have been deployed at courts across the city. They will assist judicial officials in dealing with cases involving unpaid traffic penalties.
The action aims to encourage motorists to clear their outstanding dues. Drivers have been advised to pay their fines before legal proceedings begin.
What Happens If Drivers Do Not Pay Within 10 Days?
Under the existing Punjab Traffic Police procedure, motorists must pay their challans within 10 days. Drivers who miss this deadline may face double the original fine.
Cases involving confiscated documents can also be referred to the relevant courts. Motorists who continue ignoring payment notices may receive official court summons.
Traffic officials have urged vehicle owners to avoid unnecessary legal complications. They have advised drivers to check their records and settle outstanding penalties promptly.
Nearly 800,000 Pending Challans and Confiscated Documents
According to officials cited in media reports, Lahore has nearly 800,000 pending digital challans and confiscated documents.
The large number includes unpaid traffic fines and documents held by authorities. Some motorists have reportedly avoided recovering their driving licences and identity documents.
This appears to be linked to concerns about increased financial penalties. However, avoiding document recovery does not remove the original outstanding fines.
Officials have also reported cases involving motorists obtaining duplicate documents. Some drivers allegedly used this approach instead of clearing their unpaid penalties.
However, obtaining replacement documents does not cancel existing traffic challans. Outstanding fines and related legal proceedings remain applicable.
The latest enforcement drive follows an earlier crackdown on vehicles with unpaid e-challans. Authorities have also targeted repeat offenders with hundreds of outstanding traffic violations.
How to Check and Pay Traffic Challans in Lahore
Motorists can check their camera-generated traffic fines through the Punjab Safe Cities Authority’s official e-challan portal.
Drivers can follow these steps to review their records:
- Visit the official PSCA E-Challan Portal.
- Enter the vehicle registration number.
- Provide the required CNIC or vehicle chassis number.
- Check the outstanding challans linked to the vehicle.
- Follow the official payment instructions to clear valid fines.
Drivers should carefully review their records before making payments. They should also ensure that all outstanding penalties are properly settled.
Motorists whose documents have already been sent to court must follow the prescribed judicial procedure. They may need to complete the required process before recovering their documents.
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Lahore Traffic Police have urged motorists to avoid delaying payments. Drivers are advised to check their traffic challans regularly and clear outstanding amounts within the specified deadline.
