Ruba AmjadI remember hearing about it on the news, how the new rules are supposed to cut down on accidents and all that pollution from cars. Over ten thousand people die on the roads each year, which is scary, and smog is everywhere, so maybe these changes make sense. The Punjab Motor Vehicle Amendment Ordinance started on November 26, and it bumped up fines to as high as one hundred thousand rupees for some stuff. They added this digital e-challan thing too, where you get tickets on your phone right away, and a points system that can get your license suspended if you mess up too many times.
Sindh has similar updates coming, with e-ticketing rolling out, but there is a review committee that formed on December 13, so perhaps they will make it less harsh. People are arguing about it, like is this really helping or just another way to take money when times are tough. Supporters think it is necessary for safer roads, though.
The main idea behind all this is to make drivers more careful, use technology for enforcement, and stop the lenient stuff from before. No more just warnings, now it is fines and points that add up. For example, the e-challan system sends alerts via SMS or apps, and you pay online to avoid more trouble. That seems convenient, but also kind of invasive, I guess.
Then there is the penalty points, where each violation gives you two to four points, and if you reach twenty, your license is gone for six to twelve months. Repeat offenders are the target here, which feels fair in a way. They are also doing more FIRs for big violations and seizing vehicles, like over thirteen thousand already at the start. In Sindh, fines are high since November, but complaints are loud, so the review might adjust for people who cannot afford it easily.
Breaking down the fines, they vary by what kind of vehicle you have, like motorcycles, cars, public service ones, or heavy transport. For pollution violations, such as excessive emissions or not following anti-smog rules, it is five thousand for motorcycles, ten thousand for cars, fifteen for public service, and twenty for heavy transport. That hits hard if your bike is smoky, right.
Parking illegally, say on footpaths or blocking roads, costs two thousand for motorcycles, five for cars, ten for public service, and twenty for heavy. Throwing garbage from your vehicle is five thousand for motorcycles and twenty for heavy, but not listed for others. It is all about keeping streets clean, I suppose.
For safety gear, not wearing a seatbelt in cars is ten thousand for drivers or passengers, fifteen for public service, twenty for heavy. Motorcycles need helmets, one thousand for thehttps://vibethread.blog/pakistans-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif/ rider and five hundred for the pillion. Driving without a license is five thousand no matter the vehicle.
Risky stuff while moving, like using your phone without hands-free, is five thousand for motorcycles and twenty for others. Speeding starts at two thousand for bikes up to five thousand for bigger vehicles, depending on how fast. Jumping red lights is five thousand usually, but up to fifteen for cars with big engines over two thousand cc. Too many passengers on a motorcycle, more than two total, is five thousand.
Serious ones like underage driving under eighteen is twenty-five thousand for motorcycles and one hundred thousand for heavy transport. Overloading with passengers or goods is two to fifteen thousand plus four points for cars, public service, heavy.
In Sindh, it is similar, but you get fifty percent off if you pay within seven days. You can check official sites for Punjab Traffic Police or Sindh portal to verify.
To avoid fines, maybe download the traffic apps for Punjab or Sindh early, so you can see challans and pay them quick. Always wear seatbelts or helmets, and do not touch your phone while driving, maybe use a mount for navigation. Get emission tests done regularly to skip those smog penalties, it helps everyone breathe better.
Follow police accounts on X for updates on crackdowns. If you get stopped, just stay calm and cooperate, it might go smoother without impoundment dragging on. Track your points on the license portal if you have had issues before.
Some people like these rules for the safety, but others say it is too much for low-income drivers. With Sindh reviewing, maybe more changes nationwide soon. It feels like the roads could be better, but it is not perfect yet.
