18/11/2025
The Punjab government has revised the Motor Vehicle Act, imposing heavy fines on a wide range of traffic violations to ensure strict enforcement of road safety rules.
Drivers causing air pollution or emitting smoke will face fines of Rs. 5,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for public service vehicles (PSVs), and Rs. 20,000 for heavy transport vehicles (HTVs).
The new fines are aimed at promoting responsible driving, improving road discipline, and reducing traffic accidents across Punjab.
Parking in no-parking zones now carries penalties of Rs. 2,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 20,000 for HTVs. Throwing garbage from a moving vehicle will result in fines of Rs. 5,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 20,000 for HTVs.
Driving without a seatbelt will cost Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 20,000 for HTVs. Underage driving attracts the highest penalties: Rs. 25,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 30,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 50,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 100,000 for HTVs.
Using a mobile phone while driving will lead to fines of Rs. 5,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 20,000 for HTVs.
Motorcycles carrying more than two passengers will be fined Rs. 5,000. Parking on footpaths or obstructing main roads carries fines of Rs. 2,000 for motorcycles, Rs. 10,000 for cars and jeeps, Rs. 15,000 for PSVs, and Rs. 20,000 for HTVs.