The Islamabad Excise Department has ramped up its enforcement drive against traffic and tax-related violations, conducting a targeted vehicle inspection campaign across major city roads. During a recent operation, officials checked 42 vehicles and imposed fines totaling Rs67,700 for various infractions.
According to an ICT administration spokesperson, the crackdown specifically focused on vehicles with dark-tinted windows and unauthorized number plates, both deemed unlawful due to identification and security risks.
Heavy Fines for Window Tints and Improper Plates
The department issued fines of Rs50,000 to motorists found using tinted windows that violated the legal limit. Additionally, 10 vehicle owners were penalized for installing number plates that did not conform to the approved standard design.
Token Tax Recovery Also Carried Out
Alongside traffic violations, the department also took action against vehicle owners who had defaulted on their annual token tax payments. The operation resulted in the recovery of Rs67,700 in overdue dues, highlighting the department’s efforts to improve tax compliance among vehicle owners.
Ongoing Campaign for Road Safety and Compliance
Officials emphasized that the campaign is part of a broader initiative to ensure public safety, enforce legal standards, and enhance law enforcement’s ability to identify vehicles. The operation on Express Highway was overseen by the Assistant Commissioner of Nilore, who praised motorists for cooperating with the inspection teams.
“The response from the public was largely positive,” he said, noting that such measures are essential to maintaining order on city roads.
Future Operations Planned Without Prior Notice
Authorities warned that surprise checks will continue across the capital, particularly at key entry points and major highways. Repeat offenders may face harsher penalties, including impoundment or legal action.
The Excise Department urged all residents to:
- Remove unapproved tinted films from vehicle windows.
- Replace non-standard number plates with official ones.
- Ensure that token taxes are paid on time.
These steps, officials say, are crucial for supporting effective traffic regulation and promoting a culture of compliance in Islamabad.
The administration called on citizens to play their part by ensuring their vehicles are fully compliant with the law, warning that those who fail to do so risk facing strict consequences in upcoming enforcement drives.
Fake news . No action was taken. Same old nonsense
Learn to write
Where were they taking action? I’m still here and never saw anyone from past 5 days. Tinted suvs, cars and illegal HIDs blinding coming traffic is everywhere. Isn’t it funny to claim such thing. Why don’t they check every vehicle before allow them to enter motorway?
Almost every government owned vehicle alongwith many expensive SUVs have tinted windows. Many have illegal blue and red lights in front grill . No action has been taken
Bhaiyon I got fined. Had to 10K :(
If tint is allowed for imported vehicles, you can not find someone who has done it after market. Rule need to apply to all the same way
I really appreciate the actions of excise & department ICT specially tinted windows glass of vehicles which create problem and harassment to poor people’s by rich man using Vegos and other heavy vehicles.
Everyone should be penalized across the board
Again appreciated 👍
Is there any authority to recover my grabbed vehicle reported under fire #121/22 Aabpara police station?