The Punjab Assembly has approved key amendments aimed at reducing traffic fines across the province, providing relief to motorists while maintaining penalties for serious road safety violations.
The revised law will come into force once it receives final approval from the governor of Punjab, according to officials.
Details of the amended law
The legislation, titled the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Ordinance 2025, was passed with a majority vote after clearance from the relevant standing committee.
Under the new framework, motorcycle fines have been significantly reduced, with some penalties lowered from Rs2,000 to Rs1,000. Authorities have also set a maximum cap of Rs2,000 for motorcycle-related traffic violations.
Relief for rickshaws and private vehicles
Rickshaw drivers will also benefit from the amendments, as certain fines have been reduced from Rs3,000 to Rs1,000, while more serious violations will now carry a maximum penalty of Rs2,000.
For cars and jeeps, fines for minor traffic offences have been cut from Rs5,000 to Rs2,000. However, penalties for serious violations remain unchanged at Rs5,000, reflecting the government’s focus on maintaining road discipline.
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Speeding and high-engine vehicles
The amendments maintain existing fines for speeding violations across all vehicle categories. However, for vehicles with an engine capacity above 2000cc, fines have been reduced from Rs20,000 to Rs10,000, with a minimum penalty of Rs2,000.
Transport and heavy vehicles
Operators in the transport sector will also see relief. Fines for Mazda trucks, coasters, and light passenger vans have been reduced from Rs20,000 to Rs7,000.
Similarly, maximum penalties for heavy vehicles, including buses and trucks, have been lowered from Rs20,000 to Rs10,000, easing the financial burden on commercial transport operators.
Balancing enforcement and public relief
Officials said the amendments aim to strike a balance between effective traffic enforcement and public relief, ensuring that penalties remain strict for dangerous violations while easing the burden of minor offences on motorists.
Once approved by the governor, the revised traffic fine structure will be implemented across Punjab.
