Punjab has approved major traffic reforms aimed at making travel safer and more organized. The Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, presided over the meeting that introduced 20 amendments to the decades-old Traffic Act.
Under the major traffic reforms, vehicles with repeated violations will be auctioned, while government vehicles will face strict penalties for breaking traffic laws. A 30-day grace period has been granted to reduce wrong-way driving. U-turns will be redesigned to improve road organization and safety. Families of accident victims will receive prompt compensation (diyat).
Marriage halls without proper parking will no longer receive construction approvals. The reforms also include a crackdown on underage driving. Vehicle owners may face up to six months in prison if minors are caught driving their cars.
Traveling on the roofs of buses has been banned across Punjab, with immediate enforcement. In Lahore, Qingqi rickshaws have been banned from five major model roads to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.
The Punjab chief minister has given the traffic police a 30-day deadline to improve conditions in Lahore. “I am giving the traffic police one last chance. If they fail, we will have to form a new department,” Maryam Nawaz warned. She emphasized that road violations and disorder reflect a weakening of state authority.
Officials said these major traffic reforms are part of a broader effort to modernize road safety and ensure compliance with traffic laws. The measures are expected to reduce accidents, improve commuting, and make roads more efficient for daily travelers.
With stricter enforcement and clearer regulations, the government hopes the new traffic rules will enhance public safety and bring long-term improvements to Lahore’s roads. Citizens are encouraged to follow the updated regulations to avoid penalties.
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