The Ministry of Communications has announced an increase in fines for violations committed by drivers on motorways and national highways. The new fines are intended to improve road safety and decrease violations of traffic laws, according to a Motorway Police official.
The following fines will be applicable to a variety of traffic violations with immediate effect.
Driving Without License:
Passenger and cargo vehicles without a license: Rs 10,000
Speeding Violations:
Motorcycles: Rs 1,500
Cars: Rs 2,500
Trucks: Rs 5,000
Buses: Rs 10,000
Overloading:
Freight vehicles: Rs 10,000
Motorcycle and car riders: Rs 500
Wagons: Rs 2,000
Buses and freight vehicles: Rs 5,000
Unregistered Vehicles:
Motorcycles, cars, and wagons without registration: Rs 2,000
Buses and freight vehicles without registration: Rs 5,000
Sultan Ali Khowaja, Inspector General of the National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP), said that higher fines are meant to ensure adherence to traffic laws and lessen the number of traffic accidents. This action is in line with the ministry’s objective to improve road safety and enforce traffic laws on national highways and motorways.
Motorway police announce massive increase in traffic fines (Check Details)
