Punjab has aligned its traffic enforcement approach with Sindh by sharply increasing fines across nearly all categories of violations—many by several hundred percent. The goal is to reduce road accidents and encourage safer driving behavior.

Major Changes

  • Massive fine increases – e.g., signal violation for motorcycles is now Rs. 3,000 (previously Rs. 200–500 range depending on area/period).

  • Uniform implementation across all cities of Punjab.

  • Point-based penalty system introduced, with 20 points being the limit.

Prison Terms & New Mandatory Rules

  • Wrong-way driving on one-way roads
    → Now punishable by up to 6 months imprisonment.

  • Seatbelt mandate extended
    → Now compulsory for front passengers as well, not just drivers.

  • Strict action promised on missing vehicle documents, though detailed fines are not yet specified.

Point System Overview

  • Each violation adds 2 to 4 penalty points, depending on severity.

  • 20 points = licence suspension for 2 to 12 months.

  • Government has not clarified how long points remain on record or when they expire.

Fine Table (Condensed Summary)

Violation Motorbike Rickshaw Car/Jeep Commercial Public Service Points
Over speeding 2,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 4
No lights at night 2,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 3
Wrong-way driving 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 4
No number plate 5,000 5,000 8,000 10,000 15,000 4
Signal violation 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 4
Mobile phone use 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 4
Horn misuse 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 3
No helmet 2,000 – – – – 2
Pollution/smoke 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 3
Hit & Run 20,000 30,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 4
Driving w/out license 5,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 4
Overloading 3,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 3
Passengers on tractor trolley 5,000 – – – – 3
Unregistered vehicle 10,000 30,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 4
No parking zone 2,000 3,000 5,000 8,000 10,000 2
Lane violation 3,000 3,000 5,000 8,000 10,000 2
Unfit vehicle 20,000 30,000 50,000 100,000 150,000 4