Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NH&MP), Sultan Ali Khowaja has unveiled a significant initiative approved by the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Communications to reinforce road safety and prioritize the well-being of commuters and their belongings.
To ensure the effective enforcement of traffic laws on the extensive network of National Highways, the NH&MP has taken proactive measures aimed to guarantee secure travel and safety of the commuters as well as their property. This comprehensive plan unfolds in two phases, with the first phase commencing on October 1st, 2023, on Motorways, Hazara and Swat Expressway, where specific fines were increased for cars and jeeps. The escalation in fine rates across various traffic violations is in line with the government’s commitment to curb serious violations of traffic laws, guided by the amended twelfth schedule of the National Highway Safety Ordinance 2000.
Moving forward to the second phase, scheduled for January 1st, 2024, the revised fine schedule will be implemented for all vehicle types on all National Highways and Motorways under the jurisdiction of the National Highways and Motorway Police. Under the revised fine structure, the following penalties will be imposed for various traffic violations. Speed Limit Violations Motorcyclists Rs 1500, Cars Rs 2500, Public Service Vehicles (PSV) Rs 10,000 and Goods Vehicles, Rs 5000. Careless Driving Motorcycles, Cars and Light Transport Vehicle (LTV) Rs 1500 and for Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) Rs 5000. —INP
