{
  "id": 16501456,
  "title": "Lahore Ring Road Traffic Fines Now Up 900%",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/lahore-ring-road-traffic-fines-now-up-900",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-25T16:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/25/lahore-ring-road-traffic-fines-now-up-900/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lahore Ring Road Authority has increased fines for numerous traffic infractions, with some penalties now 10 times greater than previously set. The revised fines were implemented as part of the \"Safe Roads, Safe Punjab\" initiative, following the orders from Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal. Penalties for Driving without a valid licence have risen to Rs. 5,000 from Rs. 500. Driving by underage individuals now incur a Rs. 10,000 fine. Overspeeding and improper overtaking cost Rs. 5,000 for cars and Rs. 10,000 for vehicles over 2,000cc. Using a mobile phone while driving or failing to wear a seatbelt now costs Rs. 3,000, up from Rs. 500. Driving in the incorrect lane is fined Rs. 2,000, while driving against traffic on a one-way road incurs a Rs. 5,000 fine. The Lahore Ring Road Police has advised motorists to abide by the rules. The road was previously slated to receive solar lights and an e-challan system, and Punjab announced new fines for 26 violations in May.",
  "summary": "The Lahore Ring Road Authority has raised fines for a long list of traffic violations, with some penalties now up … Read More The post Lahore Ring Road Traffic Fines Now Up 900% appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}