Lahore Ring Road Authority raises traffic fines to Rs10,000 for multiple violations

The Lahore Ring Road Authority has revised its traffic penalty schedule, setting fines as high as Rs10,000 for several offences, Profit by Pakistan Today reported. The charge for driving without a licence has risen from Rs500 to Rs5,000, while speeding and improper overtaking can each cost Rs10,000 for vehicles above 2,000cc.

Other revised penalties include Rs7,000 for overloading, Rs5,000 for underage driving, and Rs3,000 for using a phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt. Officials said Ring Road police recorded thousands of violations in September, including 5,322 speeding cases and 6,183 overloading cases. Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safi Ullah Gondal called for stronger enforcement of speed limits, motorcycle restrictions and pedestrian crossing rules.