200% Increased Traffic Violation Fines Implemented on All Highways
National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has announced the implementation of a 200% increase in traffic violations on all highways in Pakistan. In October 2023, the authority announced the hiked fines on all motorways and highways in Pakistan to reduce violations and road accidents. If you remember, we told you that the new fines will be implemented from October 1, 2023, and these were the revised rates of fines:
- The police have included seven new traffic rules across the country.
- The fine for overspeeding has been increased to Rs. 2500 from the previous Rs. 750.
- The new fine for wrong will be Rs. 1500 instead of the previous Rs. 300.
- Vehicles with broken and non-function headlights will be fined Rs. 5,000 compared to the old challan of Rs. 500.
- The revised challan rate for rash and careless driving is Rs. 1500 instead of Rs. 300.
- Driving without a license will cause a fine worth Rs. 5,000 compared to the previous rate of Rs. 750.
- Fine on fancy number plates will be Rs. 1,000, and HID lights will be Rs. 2,000.
- The individual driving a car without registration will have to pay Rs. 2,000 as a fine compared to Rs. 500 previously.
Now Implemented Across Highways
When asked about implementing these fines, an NHMP spokesperson told PakWheels.com that these were implemented in two stages. “In the first stage, these were imposed only for cars and jeeps, particularly on motorways from October 1, 2023, and now in the second phase, from January 1, 2024, it completely implemented in areas of responsibility (AOR) of NHMP,” he explained.
This means the fines will be received at all major highways in the country, and one should drive carefully and safely to avoid these strict penalties. The news came as the Punjab government increased the toll tax on the Lahore Ring Road by 20% yesterday, and you can read about that in detail here.
What is your take on these revised rates of traffic violation fines on all highways and motorways? Are they justified? Please tell us in the comments section.