Motorway Police
Effective January 1, the National Highways and Motorway Police in Pakistan have instituted a comprehensive overhaul of traffic fines, introducing heavy penalties for various violations. The decision, applicable to all vehicles without discrimination, aims to enhance road safety and discipline on the highways under the NHMP’s jurisdiction.
Under the new regulations, fines start from Rs1,000 and can go up to Rs10,000 for serious offenses. Violating the maximum speed limit attracts fines of Rs1,500 for motorcycles, Rs2,500 for cars, Rs5,000 for heavy traffic vehicles (HTVs), and a substantial Rs10,000 for passenger coaches.
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— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) December 31, 2023
Overloading of luggage incurs an additional fine of Rs10,000, while driving on the opposite line results in an extra fine of Rs2,500. Traffic signal violations carry fines ranging from Rs1,000 for yellow signals to Rs5,000 for red signals.
For loading luggage in a dangerous manner, an additional fine of Rs10,000 is imposed. Overcrowded passenger coaches face an extra penalty of Rs5,000, and driving without lights incurs an additional fine of Rs5,000.
Overtaking in prohibited areas attracts fines of Rs1,500 for motorcycles, cars, and light traffic vehicles, and Rs3,000 for passenger coaches and heavy traffic vehicles. Not giving way to another vehicle results in an additional fine of Rs1,000, while obstructing an emergency vehicle incurs a penalty of Rs5,000.
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— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) December 30, 2023
Furthermore, the police announced a ban on the entry of vehicles without an M-tag, urging drivers to install the tag to avoid any inconvenience. To obtain the M-tag, drivers are advised to visit the nearest center with their CNIC, vehicle, and necessary documents.
This stringent enforcement of fines underscores the authorities’ commitment to ensuring road safety and preventing traffic violations, particularly during challenging conditions such as heavy fog in Punjab, where the police regularly update social media with traffic information to prevent accidents.
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