Reports circulating on social media and various online platforms claiming that the 120 km/h speed limit has been restored on Pakistan’s motorways are inaccurate, as the restriction remains in force, according to the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP).
The clarification comes amid growing speculation that the government had reinstated the previous motorway speed limit for cars and light transport vehicles (LTVs).
Pakistan reduced speed limits on motorways and national highways in March 2026 as part of measures aimed at conserving fuel and improving energy efficiency during a period of elevated global oil prices.
Under the revised rules, the motorway speed limit for cars and LTVs was reduced from 120 km/h to 100 km/h, while the limit for passenger and heavy transport vehicles was lowered from 110 km/h to 90 km/h.
Recent reports suggested that authorities had decided to restore the previous 120 km/h limit on motorways. However, a Motorway Police spokesperson told ProPakistani that no such decision has been implemented so far and that the existing speed restrictions continue to apply.
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