Lahore Ring Road Fines Rise by Up to 900%

Lahore Ring Road authorities have increased traffic fines by up to 900% to improve road safety and enforce traffic rules. The Lahore Ring Road schedule now sets a separate amount for each offence named in the update.

The increase is "up to" 900%. The update gives the new fines, not the old amount for each offence.

What the new Lahore Ring Road fines are

Driving without a valid licence now carries a Rs. 5,000 fine, while underage driving can cost Rs. 10,000. Using a mobile phone while driving or not wearing a seatbelt carries a Rs. 3,000 penalty, and overloading fines have risen to Rs. 7,000. Motorcycles entering the Ring Road can also face a Rs. 5,000 fine.

Our verdict

The ceiling is a 900% rise. The listed penalties are Rs. 5,000 for no licence, Rs. 10,000 for underage driving, Rs. 3,000 for a phone or no seatbelt, Rs. 7,000 for overloading, and Rs. 5,000 for a motorcycle on the Ring Road.

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