Punjab Traffic Fines List: What Each Offence Costs a Bike, Car or Van Driver
See the full Punjab traffic fine list by vehicle: helmet Rs 2,000, car signal jump Rs 5,000, and why no officer can take cash on the spot. Check yours first.
Punjab's official traffic fine list has 25 offences, and the amount depends on what you drive. A motorcyclist without a helmet pays Rs 2,000. A car under 2000cc that jumps a signal pays Rs 5,000. The same offence in a car above 2000cc costs Rs 10,000. No officer may take the fine from you on the spot.
Most drivers know a few of these numbers and guess the rest. This guide gives the full schedule as the Punjab Traffic Police website shows it, grouped so you can find your vehicle and your offence in seconds.
Know what the Punjab fine schedule is and who set it
The fine list is an amendment to the Twelfth Schedule of Ordinance XIX of 1965, the motor vehicles law. It sets one fixed amount for each offence and each vehicle class. The page does not show an effective date, so we cannot say when each figure began.
The classes are motorcycle, three-wheeler (a rickshaw or loader), car up to 2000cc, car above 2000cc, and public service or transport vehicles. We read the schedule on the Punjab Traffic Police site on 8 October 2026. A fine on that page is the amount an officer can charge, not a guess from social media.
Check the fines that hit bike riders most often
Motorcyclists face the lowest amounts, but they add up. Most offences are Rs 2,000 for a motorcycle. Reckless or negligent driving is the exception at Rs 3,000. A rider without a helmet pays Rs 2,000, and so does a bike carrying too many pillion riders.
These offences cost a motorcycle Rs 2,000 each, as listed on the page:
- Speeding, signal violation, wrong-side driving and blocking traffic.
- Riding without a crash helmet or with excess pillion riders.
- Driving without a licence, with an unregistered bike or with an invalid number plate.
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while riding.
- Night driving without lights, lane or zebra crossing violations and illegal parking.
A bike with a smoking engine also pays Rs 2,000. Our report on the Punjab smoke vehicle crackdown explains where checks are happening this month.
See what a car driver pays for the same offence
For cars the schedule splits at 2000cc. Smaller cars pay Rs 5,000 for most offences. Larger cars pay Rs 10,000. Some lighter offences, such as lane violations or night driving without lights, cost Rs 3,000 and Rs 8,000.
| Offence | Motorcycle | Car up to 2000cc | Car above 2000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speeding | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 20,000 |
| Signal violation | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Wrong-side driving | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Hand-held mobile phone | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Driving without a licence | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Seatbelt not worn | Not listed | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Tinted or covered glass | Not listed | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Night driving without lights | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 8,000 |
Speeding is the steepest line. A car above 2000cc pays Rs 20,000, four times the fine for a smaller car. On motorways the speed limits are set separately, and our guide to motorway speed limits in Pakistan lists them.
Look at three-wheelers, vans and transport vehicles
Three-wheelers pay Rs 3,000 for most offences. Public service and transport vehicles pay the most: Rs 15,000 for a signal violation, wrong-side driving, reckless driving, an unregistered vehicle or no fitness certificate. Speeding by a transport vehicle is Rs 20,000.
Here are the transport figures that stand out:
- Speeding by a transport vehicle: Rs 20,000.
- Excess passengers in a public service vehicle: Rs 15,000.
- Overloading a goods vehicle: Rs 15,000.
- Route permit violation: Rs 15,000 (Rs 3,000 for a three-wheeler).
- Night driving without lights: Rs 10,000.
Operators should keep the fitness certificate and route permit current. Our guide to the car fitness certificate in Punjab shows the fee and the fine, and the guide to a route permit for a bus or goods vehicle covers the permit.
Pay online, because no officer can take the fine on the spot
The fine page says no challaning officer is authorised to take a fine on the spot. Fines can be paid online through mobile banking applications and other wallets. If someone asks for cash at the roadside, you should not hand it over.
To look up and pay a challan, use the steps in our guide to checking an e-challan online in Punjab by CNIC or plate. Fake messages with payment links are common, so read about the fake e-challan SMS scam before tapping any link. A challan is a fine only. Which violations can lead to a case is explained in which traffic violations lead to a direct FIR in Punjab.
Common questions about Punjab traffic fines
How much is the helmet fine in Punjab?
It is Rs 2,000 for a motorcycle and Rs 2,000 for a three-wheeler, according to the Punjab Traffic Police fine page we read on 8 October 2026.
Is the fine different for a car above 2000cc?
Yes. Most offences cost Rs 5,000 for a car up to 2000cc and Rs 10,000 above it. Speeding is Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000.
Can a traffic warden take cash at the roadside?
No. The official page says no challaning officer may take a fine on the spot. Pay online through a mobile banking app or wallet.
Does a fine add penalty points to my licence?
The fine page does not mention points. Punjab runs a separate points system, explained in our guide to Punjab driving licence penalty points.
Do these fines apply on motorways?
Not necessarily. Motorways have their own police and challan system. See the steps to check and pay a motorway police challan.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 8 October 2026. All fine amounts come from the offences and penalties page of the Punjab Traffic Police at trafficpolice.punjab.gov.pk, which shows no effective date or notification number. We did not find licence points, impounding or repeat-offence penalties on that page, so we state none. Fines can change, so confirm the amount on your challan.
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