Traffic fines on Lahore Ring Road have been significantly increased as authorities step up enforcement against road safety violations.
According to Punjab Ring Road Authority, the revised penalties apply to a wide range of offences, including overspeeding, driving without a licence, wrong overtaking, lane violations and underage driving.
Motorists caught driving without a valid licence will now face a fine of Rs. 5,000, up from Rs. 500.
The fine for overspeeding has also been increased. Vehicles with engines up to 2,000cc will face a Rs. 5,000 penalty, while vehicles above 2,000cc may be fined Rs. 10,000.
Wrong overtaking will carry a similar penalty structure, with fines of Rs. 5,000 for smaller vehicles and Rs. 10,000 for vehicles above 2,000cc.
Authorities have also fixed a Rs. 2,000 fine for improper lane use and Rs. 5,000 for driving in the wrong direction or violating one-way restrictions.
The penalty for overloading has increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,000, while wrong parking will now result in a Rs. 2,000 fine instead of Rs. 1,000.
Underage driving will carry one of the highest penalties at Rs. 10,000.
Motorists using black or tinted windows will face a Rs. 5,000 fine. Vehicles without number plates or with non-standard registration plates will also be fined Rs. 5,000.
Motorcycles entering Lahore Ring Road, where their movement is restricted, will face a Rs. 5,000 penalty.
The fine for pedestrian crossing violations has been increased from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1,000.
Meanwhile, motorists caught using a mobile phone while driving or failing to wear a seat belt will now face a Rs. 3,000 fine, up from Rs. 500.
Authorities have also introduced a Rs. 5,000 fine for bringing animals onto the Ring Road.
Smoke-emitting vehicles will face penalties of Rs. 4,000 for cars and Rs. 5,000 for commercial vehicles.
The revised fine structure is part of a broader effort by the Punjab Ring Road Authority to improve road discipline, reduce dangerous driving and strengthen traffic enforcement on Lahore Ring Road.
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