Lahore (Pakistan News) Traffic fines on the Lahore Ring Road have been increased.
According to the private TV channel Dunya News, the fine for driving without a license has been raised from 500 to 5,000 rupees. Fines for improper overtaking have been set at 5,000 rupees for cars and 10,000 rupees for larger vehicles.
A fine of 2,000 rupees has been established for using the wrong lane, and 5,000 rupees for entering a one-way section against the flow of traffic.
Fines of 4,000 rupees for cars emitting excessive smoke and 5,000 rupees for commercial vehicles have been introduced. The fine for overloading has been increased from 2,000 to 7,000 rupees, while the fine for illegal parking has been raised from 1,000 to 2,000 rupees.
The Ring Road Police state that a fine of 10,000 rupees will be imposed for underage driving, and a fine of 5,000 rupees for using tinted window film or non-compliant number plates. Motorcycles entering the Ring Road will face a fine of 5,000 rupees.
The fine for crossing the road on foot has been increased from 200 to 1,000 rupees. Bringing animals onto the Ring Road will result in a 5,000-rupee fine for the owner. Speeding can lead to fines of up to 10,000 rupees, while the use of mobile phones while driving or failure to wear a seatbelt will now incur a fine of 3,000 rupees (increased from 500 rupees).