The deadline for motorcycle M-Tag installation in Islamabad has been extended. Authorities announced that residents now have time until March 5 to comply. Only two days remain before enforcement begins. Officials urged citizens to complete the process immediately.
The decision was confirmed by the Excise and Taxation Department Islamabad. The extension aims to facilitate residents who have not yet installed M-Tags. Authorities said the move will improve compliance across the federal capital.
Motorcycle and vehicle tagging is now mandatory in Islamabad. The initiative is part of a broader digital registration and monitoring system. Officials say the system will enhance transparency and tracking.
DG Excise Urges Immediate Compliance Before Enforcement
Director General Excise Irfan Memon appealed to residents to act without delay. He said the extension was granted for public convenience. He emphasized that this is the final opportunity before strict enforcement begins.
Authorities warned that action will be taken against untagged motorcycles after March 5. The department has mobilized resources to speed up installations. Officials are working extended hours to handle the surge in demand.
According to official figures, 8,928 motorcycles have already been fitted with M-Tags. Out of these, 2,069 installations were completed in the last 24 hours. The response has accelerated as the deadline approaches.
In total, 238,080 M-Tags have been issued for vehicles so far. Officials expect these numbers to increase further in the coming days. The department has urged full cooperation from the public.
Extended Timings Announced for M-Tag Centers During Ramadan
Authorities have revised operating hours in view of Ramadan. Several M-Tag installation centers will now operate on different schedules. Some facilities will run 24 hours a day to manage increased demand.
Two major toll locations will remain open round the clock. These include Sector 26 and Phulgran Toll Plaza. Other centers will operate on 12-hour and 8-hour shifts.
Installation services will also be available at F-9 Park and the police checkpoint in G-14 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Additional centers at Faizabad Interchange, Gulberg Greens, and Milpur will operate from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Facilities near the Sabzi Mandi police station and Daman-e-Koh will remain open until evening. Officials said the extended hours are designed to reduce waiting times. Citizens are advised to visit the nearest center early to avoid last-minute rush.
The digital tagging system is part of Islamabad’s smart enforcement strategy. It aims to streamline vehicle data and improve monitoring. Authorities believe the initiative will enhance security and traffic management.
Residents are strongly encouraged to install M-Tags before March 5. Officials have made it clear that enforcement measures will follow the deadline. The department has reiterated that this extension is meant to ease public inconvenience.
The Islamabad administration says all available resources are being used to ensure smooth implementation. Citizens are urged to cooperate and complete the mandatory M-Tag installation process without further delay.
