Traffic Fines in Punjab to Increase Significantly

The Punjab government is set to roll out tough new penalties for traffic violations, including higher fines and a license suspension system. The summary, prepared by the traffic police, has cleared departmental approvals and will now be sent to the provincial cabinet for final approval.

According to officials, fines for 25 different violations will now range from a minimum of Rs. 2,000 to a maximum of Rs. 20,000. Drivers will also lose two to four points per violation, and licenses will be suspended for two months to one year if 20 points are lost within a year.

Overspeeding will carry fines between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 20,000, along with a four-point deduction. Violating traffic signals or driving the wrong way will result in fines of Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000, with four points deducted. Rash driving will be penalized with Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 15,000 fines and four-point cuts.

Overloading vehicles will attract fines of Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000, also with four points deducted. The use of pressure horns will carry a Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10,000 fine and two penalty points.

Currently, fines range from Rs. 100 to Rs. 500, except in five violations where courts allow up to Rs. 2,000. Officials said the new system will replace manual challaning with e-challaning once cabinet approval is granted.