Overview
- The governor-approved Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025 is now in force across Punjab with a comprehensive revision of penalties.
- Speeding and signal violations carry set fines by vehicle type: Rs2,000 for motorcycles, Rs3,000 for three-wheelers, Rs5,000 for cars, Rs10,000 for 2,000cc vehicles, and Rs15,000 for cars above 2,000cc.
- Overloading offences are penalized on a similar tiered scale, rising to Rs15,000 for trailers or tractor-trolleys.
- Smoke-emitting vehicles face targeted penalties, including Rs2,000 for motorcycles, Rs3,000 for three-wheelers, and up to Rs15,000 for large transport vehicles.
- The law adds tougher enforcement tools such as electronic ticketing, steeper speeding fines, potential jail terms for serious violations, and heavy penalties up to Rs100,000 for lacking a valid fitness certificate.