Lahore Ring Road traffic Fines Increased by up to 900%

Lahore: The Lahore Ring Road Authority has increased penalties for multiple traffic violations, with fines for some offences rising by up to 900% under the revised schedule, according to a report published by ProPakistani on October 25.

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The revised penalties have been introduced under the “Safe Roads, Safe Punjab” initiative on the directives of Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal, as authorities seek to strengthen traffic enforcement and improve road safety.

Under the new schedule, driving without a valid licence carries a fine of PKR 5,000, up from PKR 500. The penalty for using a mobile phone while driving or travelling without a seatbelt has also increased from PKR 500 to PKR 3,000.

Overspeeding and improper overtaking now attract fines of PKR 5,000 for cars with engine capacities of up to 2,000cc and PKR 10,000 for vehicles exceeding 2,000cc. Underage driving carries a penalty of PKR 10,000.

Revised Lahore Ring Road traffic fines

The reported penalties for selected traffic violations are as follows:

• Driving without a valid licence: PKR 5,000, previously PKR 500
• Underage driving: PKR 10,000
• Over-speeding: PKR 5,000 for cars up to 2,000cc and PKR 10,000 for larger vehicles
• Improper overtaking: PKR 5,000 for cars up to 2,000cc and PKR 10,000 for larger vehicles
• Mobile phone use while driving: PKR 3,000, previously PKR 500
• Not wearing a seatbelt: PKR 3,000, previously PKR 500
• Wrong-lane driving: PKR 2,000
• Driving against traffic on a one-way road: PKR 5,000
• Overloading: PKR 7,000, previously PKR 2,000
• Illegal parking: PKR 2,000, previously PKR 1,000
• Smoke-emitting vehicles: PKR 4,000 for private vehicles and PKR 5,000 for commercial vehicles
• Tinted windows or missing and unauthorised number plates: PKR 5,000
• Motorcycles entering the Ring Road: PKR 5,000
• Illegal pedestrian crossing: PKR 1,000, previously PKR 200
• Bringing animals onto the Ring Road: PKR 5,000

The increase in penalties is particularly significant for driving without a licence, mobile phone use and failure to wear a seatbelt, with the fines for these offences increasing severalfold. The overloading penalty has more than tripled, while the fine for illegal parking has doubled.

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Authorities have urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations and avoid violations that could result in financial penalties. The revised schedule applies to Lahore Ring Road, and motorists should distinguish these charges from penalties imposed under separate traffic enforcement systems across the city. The move follows broader efforts to improve road discipline in Lahore, with enforcement measures targeting speeding, unsafe driving practices and other violations that can compromise road safety.