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Thousands of Vehicles From 73 Govt Departments Caught Breaking Traffic Rules

A shocking report by the City Traffic Police (CTP) has revealed that 3,896 official vehicles used by senior government officers across 73 departments have been caught violating traffic laws in Lahore, many on multiple occasions.

These vehicles are being used by high-level officials including the Inspector General of Police, Lahore Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Director Generals of various federal and provincial departments.

Major Departments Involved:

Punjab Police – 496 vehicles
Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) – 358 vehicles
Lahore Electricity Supply Company (Lesco) – 328 vehicles
WAPDA – 300 vehicles
Livestock & Dairy Department – 184 vehicles
PTCL – 181 vehicles
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) – 130 vehicles
Irrigation Department – 122 vehicles
Punjab Food Authority (PFA) – 117 vehicles
Deputy Commissioner’s Office – 107 vehicles
National Highways Authority – 104 vehicles
Lahore Cantonment Board – 102 vehicles
Agriculture Department – 99 vehicles
Lahore Development Authority (LDA) – 89 vehicles
Pakistan Railways – 76 vehicles
Punjab Revenue Authority – 69 vehicles
Punjab Health Department – 68 vehicles
Punjab Horticulture Authority – 61 vehicles
Punjab Home Department – 42 vehicles
Ring Road Authority – 41 vehicles
Punjab Board of Revenue – 40 vehicles
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission – 37 vehicles
Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) – 31 vehicles

The most repeated violator was a police vehicle (LRZ 6076) linked to an SP, involved in 107 violations with Rs. 50,300 in unpaid fines. Other top violators include cars used by the Agriculture DG (83 violations) and Additional Chief Secretary Punjab (47 violations).

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Despite repeated e-challans, most fines remain unpaid. Letters have been sent to departments demanding identification of violators and payment of dues.