LAHORE – The Lahore Ring Road Authority has announced a massive increase in traffic fines in a bid to curb violations.
Under the revised fine schedule, driving without a valid licence now carries a penalty of Rs5,000, compared with the previous fine of Rs500. Underage driving has been assigned a fine of Rs10,000.
Overspeeding Fine
Drivers caught overspeeding in cars or overtaking improperly will face fines of Rs5,000, while the penalties for these violations involving vehicles with engine capacities exceeding 2,000cc have been set at Rs10,000.
Fine on Using Mobile Phone
Using a mobile phone while driving and travelling without a seatbelt will each attract a fine of Rs3,000. Driving in the wrong lane carries a penalty of Rs2,000, while travelling against traffic on a one-way road can result in a fine of Rs5,000.
The penalty for overloading has increased from Rs2,000 to Rs7,000. Meanwhile, illegal parking will incur a fine of Rs2,000, up from the previous Rs1,000.
Additional penalties include Rs4,000 for vehicles emitting smoke and Rs5,000 for smoke-emitting commercial vehicles. Motorists may also face fines of Rs5,000 for tinted windows, missing or unauthorised number plates, and motorcycle entry onto the Ring Road.
The revised schedule also covers pedestrians and activities that may create hazards on the road. The fine for pedestrians crossing the road has risen from Rs200 to Rs1,000, while bringing animals onto the road carries a penalty of Rs5,000.
