No helmet, no motorcycle, new ban imposed across Punjab

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 4th Jul, 2026) Strict action has been started against motorcycle riders who do not wear helmets

across Punjab, now the motorcycles of those who violate will also be impounded

for a day.

According to the authorities, the use of helmets has been made mandatory across the province

to protect lives of citizens. Under the new instructions, those riding motorcycles without helmets

will not only be challaned but their motorcycles will also be impounded for a day.

Officials said that regular operations has been started to ensure 100 percent use of helmets,

while traffic rules will be strictly implemented.

Along with this, actions are also being taken against motorcyclists who do not adhere

to the lane line.

According to officials, more than 20,000 motorcycles were stopped last month for

violating the lane line.

Officials said that all these measures are being taken to protect the lives of citizens and reduce traffic accidents. Citizens have been appealed to adhere to the lane line on the roads and ensure the use of helmets at all costs.

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On the other hand, a new digital challaning system has been introduced for the effective implementation of traffic rules across Punjab, including Lahore, under which now every traffic challan will be issued with complete evidence.

According to DIG Traffic Waqas Nazir, the traffic police will issue challans to citizens across the province through One App, while videos and photos taken on the spot with each challan will be saved as evidence.

He said that citizens will receive an alert SMS from 8070 to pay the traffic challan, which will also contain a link to evidence of traffic violations.

According to Waqas Nazir, citizens will be able to see complete evidence of their traffic violations, including videos and photos, by opening the link in the SMS, which will promote transparency and trust in the challaning process.

DIG Traffic said that the new system has been introduced across Punjab for effective implementation of traffic laws, transparent challaning and providing verifiable evidence to citizens.