Following the launch of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority’s (PSCA) e-challan system in Rawalpindi, authorities have issued a detailed list of new traffic rules and fines for motorcyclists to ensure compliance and improve road safety.
According to PSCA officials, bikers must ensure both front and rear indicators are functional, and wearing a helmet is mandatory while riding. Non-standard or tampered number plates will lead to strict penalties, while plates must match the official excise-issued design and remain clearly visible at all times.
Riding in fast-track lanes, using fake or obscured number plates to evade e-challans, or driving without a valid license or CNIC will result in heavy fines or legal action.
The fine structure for bikers includes Rs. 1,500 for riding without a helmet, Rs. 2,000 for non-standard number plates, and Rs. 2,000 plus an FIR for tampering with a number plate. Riding without a valid license or CNIC will also lead to an FIR.
Car owners have been warned as well. Over-speeding, rash driving, wrong parking, entering from the wrong side, or driving vehicles with tinted windows and illegal number plates will result in challans and potential legal proceedings.
Officials stated that the e-challan system aims to promote responsible driving behavior and assist law enforcement in maintaining public safety. The PSCA has urged all motorists to adhere strictly to traffic laws to avoid penalties and contribute to a disciplined traffic culture in Rawalpindi.