The Lahore Ring Road Authority has increased fines for several traffic violations. Some penalties have risen by up to ten times their previous amounts.
The revised fines were introduced under the “Safe Roads, Safe Punjab” initiative. The decision was made on the directives of Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal.
The new penalties cover various offences, including speeding, driving without a valid licence, and using mobile phones while driving. Other violations include illegal parking, overloading, and entering restricted roads.
Higher Fines for Licence and Driving Violations
Driving without a valid licence will now result in a Rs. 5,000 fine. Previously, the penalty was Rs. 500.
Underage drivers will face a fine of Rs. 10,000. The revised rules also impose higher penalties for overspeeding and improper overtaking.
Cars exceeding speed limits or overtaking improperly will face fines of Rs. 5,000. For vehicles with engine capacities above 2,000cc, the penalty will reach Rs. 10,000 for each violation.
Using a mobile phone while driving will now cost Rs. 3,000. The fine for not wearing a seatbelt has also increased to Rs. 3,000. Both violations previously carried penalties of Rs. 500.
Drivers using the wrong lane will face a Rs. 2,000 fine. Driving against traffic on a one-way road will result in a Rs. 5,000 penalty.
Lahore Ring Road Traffic Fine Details
The authority has also revised penalties for several other traffic offences.
| Traffic violation | New fine |
|---|---|
| Driving without a valid licence | Rs. 5,000 |
| Underage driving | Rs. 10,000 |
| Overspeeding in cars | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overspeeding in vehicles above 2,000cc | Rs. 10,000 |
| Improper overtaking by cars | Rs. 5,000 |
| Improper overtaking by vehicles above 2,000cc | Rs. 10,000 |
| Mobile phone use while driving | Rs. 3,000 |
| Not wearing a seatbelt | Rs. 3,000 |
| Driving in the wrong lane | Rs. 2,000 |
| Driving against traffic on a one-way road | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overloading | Rs. 7,000 |
| Illegal parking | Rs. 2,000 |
| Smoke-emitting vehicles | Rs. 4,000 |
| Smoke-emitting commercial vehicles | Rs. 5,000 |
| Tinted windows | Rs. 5,000 |
| Missing or unauthorised number plates | Rs. 5,000 |
| Motorcycles entering the Ring Road | Rs. 5,000 |
| Pedestrians crossing the road | Rs. 1,000 |
| Bringing animals onto the road | Rs. 5,000 |
Higher Penalties for Other Offences
The fine for overloading has increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,000. Illegal parking now carries a Rs. 2,000 penalty, compared with the previous Rs. 1,000.
Vehicles emitting smoke will face fines of Rs. 4,000. The penalty for smoke-emitting commercial vehicles has been set at Rs. 5,000.
Vehicles with tinted windows, missing number plates, or unauthorised number plates will each face Rs. 5,000 fines. Motorcycles are prohibited from entering the Lahore Ring Road, and violators will pay Rs. 5,000.
Pedestrians crossing the road will now face a Rs. 1,000 fine. Previously, the penalty was Rs. 200. Bringing animals onto the road will also result in a Rs. 5,000 fine.
Police Urge Motorists to Follow Traffic Rules
Lahore Ring Road Police have urged motorists to follow traffic regulations and avoid violations. The revised penalties aim to strengthen compliance with road safety rules.
The authority has also been linked with earlier plans for solar lighting and an electronic challan system. Punjab previously announced revised fines covering 26 traffic violations in May.
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Motorists using the road should remain aware of the updated penalties. Following traffic rules can help drivers avoid fines and support safer travel conditions.
