More Than 17,000 Drivers Fined Across Province
Punjab Traffic Police has intensified action against motorists using illegal flasher lights and high-intensity discharge lights on vehicles.
DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir has directed traffic officers across the province to strictly enforce the ban on prohibited and excessively bright vehicle lights.
More than 17,000 challans have already been issued across Punjab this year for violations involving illegal lights.
In Lahore alone, traffic police have fined more than 5,000 motorists for using flasher and HID lights.
Authorities said the enforcement campaign will continue without discrimination.
Traffic police teams have been instructed to identify vehicles fitted with lights that violate road safety regulations.
Drivers found using prohibited lighting systems could face fines and other action under traffic laws.
Bright Headlights Blamed for Dangerous Road Conditions
Traffic authorities said accident analysis identified excessively bright headlights as a significant road safety concern.
HID lights can produce intense glare, particularly when installed incorrectly or used on high beam.
This glare can temporarily reduce the visibility of motorists approaching from the opposite direction.
Drivers may struggle to see motorcycles, pedestrians, road markings and other vehicles.
The problem becomes more dangerous at night and on roads with limited street lighting.
Flashing lights can also distract motorists and create confusion on busy roads.
Traffic officials said such equipment can increase the risk of collisions if it prevents drivers from clearly seeing the road ahead.
The crackdown also covers substandard lighting systems and modifications that produce excessive brightness.
Authorities have urged vehicle owners to use only lighting equipment that complies with approved safety standards.
DIG Orders Strict Enforcement on All Vehicles
DIG Muhammad Waqas Nazir said the use of prohibited flasher and HID lights will not be tolerated on any vehicle.
He instructed traffic police officers to strengthen roadside enforcement and ensure consistent implementation across Punjab.
The latest campaign forms part of a broader provincial effort to improve traffic discipline and reduce road accidents.
Punjab Traffic Police has already expanded enforcement against several common violations, including helmet, seat belt and lane-discipline offences.
Officials have also been conducting awareness campaigns to encourage motorists to follow traffic regulations.
Traffic authorities said motorists should remove illegal or excessively bright lights rather than wait to be stopped and fined.
Officials stressed that proper vehicle lighting protects not only the driver but everyone sharing the road.
The provincial traffic department said enforcement against prohibited vehicle lights will continue as part of its wider road safety campaign.
