The Lahore Ring Road Authority has raised fines for a long list of traffic violations, with some penalties now up to 10 times higher than before.
The new fines were introduced under the “Safe Roads, Safe Punjab” vision on the directives of Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal.
Licence, Speeding and Phone Fines
Driving without a valid licence will now cost Rs. 5,000, up from Rs. 500. Underage driving will draw a Rs. 10,000 fine.
Overspeeding and improper overtaking will each cost Rs. 5,000 for cars and Rs. 10,000 for vehicles above 2,000cc.
Using a mobile phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt will now cost Rs. 3,000 instead of Rs. 500. Driving in the wrong lane carries a Rs. 2,000 fine, while driving against traffic on a one-way road will cost Rs. 5,000.
| Traffic violation | Previous fine | New fine |
|---|---|---|
| Driving without a valid licence | Rs. 500 | Rs. 5,000 |
| Underage driving | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Overspeeding (cars) | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overspeeding (vehicles above 2,000cc) | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Improper overtaking (cars) | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Improper overtaking (vehicles above 2,000cc) | Not stated | Rs. 10,000 |
| Using a mobile phone while driving | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Not wearing a seatbelt | Rs. 500 | Rs. 3,000 |
| Driving in the wrong lane | Not stated | Rs. 2,000 |
| Driving against traffic on a one-way road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Overloading | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 7,000 |
| Illegal parking | Rs. 1,000 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Smoke-emitting vehicles | Not stated | Rs. 4,000 |
| Smoke-emitting commercial vehicles | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Tinted windows | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Missing number plates | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Unauthorised number plates | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Motorcycles entering the Ring Road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
| Pedestrians crossing the road | Rs. 200 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Bringing animals onto the road | Not stated | Rs. 5,000 |
Other Violations
The overloading fine has jumped from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,000, and illegal parking now costs Rs. 2,000 instead of Rs. 1,000. Smoke-emitting vehicles will be fined Rs. 4,000, or Rs. 5,000 for commercial vehicles.
Tinted windows, missing number plates, and unauthorised number plates will each draw a Rs. 5,000 fine. Motorcycles are banned from the Ring Road, and riders who enter it will pay Rs. 5,000.
Pedestrians crossing the road will be fined Rs. 1,000 instead of Rs. 200, while owners bringing animals onto it will pay Rs. 5,000.
Lahore Ring Road Police have urged motorists to follow the rules. The road was earlier set to get solar lights and an e-challan system, while Punjab announced new fines for 26 violations in May.
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