ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorways Police (NH&MP) are poised to enforce an enhanced fine schedule across all vehicle categories on the extensive network of National Highways and Motorways under their jurisdiction from today (January 1st, 2024).
Under the revised schedule, the following penalties will be imposed for different traffic violations: Motorcyclists violating speed limits will face a fine of Rs1,500, while the penalty for cars is set at Rs2,500.
Public service vehicles (PSV) will get a Rs10,000 fine, and goods vehicles will face a penalty of Rs5,000 for speed limit violations.
Careless driving for motorcyclists, car drivers, and light transport vehicle (LTV) operators will be fined Rs1,500, with heavy transport vehicles (HTV) facing a penalty of Rs5,000.
Driving without a licence will result in a fine of Rs5,000 for motorcycle riders, car drivers, and LTV operators, while PSVs and goods vehicles (HTV) will face a Rs10,000 penalty.
Overloading in goods vehicles will be imposed a fine of Rs10,000, and failure to give way to emergency vehicles will result in a Rs5,000 fine for all traffic categories. Exceeding prescribed passenger limits in PSVs will incur a fine of Rs5,000.
Other fines include Rs1,000 for motorcycle riders without helmets, Rs1,500 for cars and LTVs without seat belts, and Rs3,000 for passengers and heavy vehicles without seat belts.
Mobile phone use while driving will result in a Rs500 fine for motorcycle riders and car drivers; Rs2,000 for LTVs, and Rs5,000 for passenger carriers and heavy vehicles. Unregistered motorcycles, cars, and LTVs will face a Rs2,000 fine, while passenger carriers and heavy vehicles will incur a Rs5,000 penalty.
Additionally, from today (January 1st, 2024), fines for all other traffic law violations listed in the 12th schedule will witness an increase.
