The Punjab Assembly has passed an amendment bill aimed at reducing traffic fines across the province.
The move, approved by a majority vote, is expected to provide relief to motorists, though it still requires the Governor’s final approval.
The amendment bill was presented in the assembly following recommendations from the Standing Committee on Home Affairs.
Lawmakers approved the proposal by majority, paving the way for a revision in traffic challans across different vehicle categories.
However, the legislation will only come into force after it is signed by the Governor of Punjab.
Earlier, on April 1, similar amendments to reduce traffic fines were approved.
These were formalised under the Provincial Motor Vehicle (Fourth Amendment) Ordinance 2025, laying the groundwork for the latest bill.
Under the new changes, fines for some motorcycle violations have been reduced from Rs 2,000 to Rs 1,000.
The maximum challan limit for motorcycles has been capped at Rs 2,000.
For rickshaw drivers, fines for certain violations have been cut from Rs 3,000 to Rs 1,000, while serious offences will still carry a Rs 2,000 penalty.
Changes for cars and jeeps
For cars and jeeps, some fines have been reduced from Rs 5,000 to Rs 2,000.
However, penalties for serious traffic violations remain unchanged at Rs 5,000.
Notably, there has been no change in fines related to overspeeding.
Fines for luxury vehicles with engine capacities of 2,000cc and above have been reduced from Rs 20,000 to Rs 10,000.
The minimum fine for these vehicles has been set at Rs 2,000, with a maximum cap of Rs 10,000.
For Mazda, Coaster, and other light passenger vehicles, fines have been significantly reduced from Rs 20,000 to Rs 7,000.
Heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses will also benefit from the revised structure.
The maximum fine for these vehicles has been reduced from Rs 20,000 to Rs 10,000.
