Lahore Ring Road Traffic Fines Increased Up to 10 Times – New Schedule Issued

LAHORE : The Punjab Ring Road Authority has announced a massive increase in traffic fines on the Lahore Ring Road, with penalties now going up to Rs. 10,000 for serious violations.

The decision was taken in a performance review meeting chaired by *Chairperson Punjab Ring Road Authority, Safi Ullah Gondal*, to strengthen road safety and reduce accidents.

Official September Enforcement Data

The meeting was briefed that during September alone, the Ring Road Police took action against thousands of violators:

– 1,783 cases of driving without licence
– 2,088 smoke-emitting vehicles
– 6,183 cases of overloading
– 3,095 vehicles without number plates
– 446 vehicles with black / tinted glasses
– 281 motorcycles illegally entering Ring Road
– 2,793 pedestrians crossing Ring Road illegally
– 5,322 cases of over-speeding
– 1,447 cases of not wearing seat belts

Chairperson Safi Ullah Gondal directed officials to further tighten enforcement against over-speeding, motorcycle entry, and illegal pedestrian crossing to prevent accidents.

New Fine Schedule – Complete List
Sr. Violation New Fine
1 Driving without licence **Rs. 5,000** (Old: 500)
2 Underage driving **Rs. 10,000**
3 Over-speeding / Wrong Overtaking – Upto 2000CC **Rs. 5,000**
4 Over-speeding / Wrong Overtaking – Above 2000CC **Rs. 10,000**
5 Overloading **Rs. 7,000** (Old: 2,000)
6 Using mobile phone / Not wearing seatbelt **Rs. 3,000** (Old: 500)
7 Motorcycle entry on Ring Road **Rs. 5,000**
8 Pedestrian crossing Ring Road **Rs. 1,000** (Old: 200)
9 Bringing animals on Ring Road (Owner fined) **Rs. 5,000**
10 Wrong lane usage **Rs. 2,000**
11 One-way violation **Rs. 5,000**
12 Smoke-emitting private car **Rs. 4,000**
13 Smoke-emitting commercial vehicle **Rs. 5,000**
14 Wrong parking **Rs. 2,000** (Old: 1,000)
15 Black paper / Tinted glass / Without or Non-pattern number plate **Rs. 5,000**
Official Statement

According to officials of Punjab Ring Road Authority:

> “The revised fines aim to strengthen road safety and curb dangerous behaviours that cause accidents. Drivers are advised to ensure valid licence, proper number plates, vehicle fitness, observe lane discipline and do not exceed prescribed speed limits.”

> “Chairperson has directed that enforcement against over-speeding, motorcycle entry and illegal pedestrian crossing should be made stricter to save precious lives.”

Authorities said these measures are part of the *”Safe Roads, Safe Punjab”* campaign and are aimed at ensuring the safety of commuters on Lahore’s busiest controlled-access highway.

Citizens have been advised to strictly follow traffic rules to avoid heavy challans.