Traffic Challan Rates in Pakistan 2026

*Updated: October 2026 · 2026 Guide*

> Quick Answer: Traffic fines in Pakistan vary by province and vehicle type. Common 2026 fines include overspeeding and red-light violations, with Karachi's schedule running higher than Punjab's after the 2026 revision. The tables below list violation-wise rates for motorcycles and cars, updated October 2026 from official schedules — always verify the exact amount on your challan slip.

Karachi vs Lahore — Fine Comparison 2026

The same violation can cost notably more in Karachi than in Lahore — Sindh notified a revised fine schedule effective 1 October 2025 with higher base amounts, while Punjab follows its own Twelfth Schedule. The comparison below uses the official Punjab figures and the Sindh figures as reported from the notification:

Violation	Karachi (TRACS)	Lahore (PSCA)
Overspeeding	MC Rs 5,000 / Car Rs 10,000*	MC Rs 2,000 / Car Rs 5,000
Red-light violation	MC Rs 5,000 / Car Rs 10,000	MC Rs 2,000 / Car Rs 5,000
Riding without helmet	Rs 5,000	Rs 2,000
Not wearing seatbelt	Rs 10,000 (car)	Rs 5,000 (car)
Wrong / illegal parking	MC Rs 2,000 / Car Rs 10,000	MC Rs 2,000 / Car Rs 5,000

*Sindh figures are as reported in media coverage of the official notification effective 1 October 2025 (Section 121-A, Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965). One ministerial statement quoted Rs 15,000 for car overspeeding against the notification's Rs 10,000 — the figure printed on your own challan slip is the amount you actually owe. Lahore figures are from the Punjab Traffic Police's official Twelfth Schedule table.

*Fines differ by vehicle class — always check your vehicle's column. Use this as a map of the differences, not a payment guide: the figure printed on your own challan slip is the amount you actually owe: How to Pay E-Challan Online.*

Full Punjab Violation Schedule 2026

The Punjab schedule codes each violation and sets fines by vehicle class. Transcribed from the Punjab Traffic Police's official table (Twelfth Schedule of Ordinance XIX of 1965) — all amounts in PKR; – means the violation does not apply to that vehicle class.

Code	Violation	Motorcycle	Three-Wheeler	Car / Jeep (below 2000cc)	Car / Jeep (above 2000cc)	Public Service & Transport
1	Exceeding prescribed speed limit	2000	3000	5000	20000	20000
2	Carrying passengers beyond permissible limit	–	3000	5000	10000	15000
3	Traffic signal violation (manual / electronic)	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
4	Overloading a goods vehicle	–	3000	5000	10000	15000
5	Driving at night without proper lights	2000	3000	3000	8000	10000
6	Driving on the wrong side of the road	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
7	Using tinted or covered glasses	–	–	5000	10000	10000
8	Violation of lane / zebra-crossing rules	2000	3000	3000	8000	15000
9	Plying vehicle where or when prohibited	2000	3000	3000	8000	15000
10	Obstructing traffic	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
11	Reckless or negligent driving	3000	3000	5000	10000	15000
12	Driving without a valid license	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
13	Using pressure / musical horn, or horn in silence zone	2000	2000	2000	5000	10000
14	Emitting excessive smoke	2000	3000	3000	8000	15000
15	Driving an unregistered vehicle	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
16	Driving in violation of age limit	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
17	Driving without fitness certificate	2000	3000	–	10000	15000
18	Driving without or violating route permit	–	3000	–	–	15000
19	Riding a two-wheel motorcycle without crash helmet	2000	2000	–	–	–
20	More than two pillion riders on motorcycle	2000	–	–	–	–
21	Using hand-held mobile phone while driving	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
22	Not wearing seatbelt on notified roads	–	–	5000	10000	10000
23	Violation of parking rules	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
24	Non-display of approved / security-featured number plate	2000	3000	5000	10000	15000
25	Any other violation punishable under Section 112	2000	3000	3000	8000	10000

Why Are Karachi Fines Higher?

Two reasons. First, Sindh notified a revised traffic fine schedule effective 1 October 2025 under Section 121-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965 — setting higher base amounts than Punjab's Twelfth Schedule for common violations like overspeeding and red-light jumping. Second, Karachi's 2026 AI-camera rollout (starting with the Shahrah-e-Faisal pilot) means more violations are captured automatically and consistently: camera enforcement doesn't issue verbal warnings. And Karachi's enforcement runs on the TRACS system under Sindh Police, a separate administration from Punjab's PSCA, so the two schedules were never the same to begin with. Details: E-Challan Karachi.

Demerit Points — The 2026 MVO Rules in Brief

Beyond the cash fine, the law provides for further consequences for habitual offenders — but treat third-party "demerit point" charts with caution: the Punjab Traffic Police publishes no official demerit-point thresholds or suspension triggers on its offences-and-penalties page, and the point values circulating online conflict with each other. (Sindh's notified schedule does include demerit points for some violations, as reported alongside the fine amounts.)

The practical takeaway: a single challan is a fine; a pattern of them can cost you far more than money. Pay promptly and drive like the cameras are watching — because they are.

Checked Your Fine? Here's How to Pay It

1. Check your challan on the official portal and note the PSID.
2. Pay it online via JazzCash, Easypaisa, ePay Punjab, ATM, or bank branch.
3. Keep your receipt until the portal shows "paid" — you'll need it at token-tax renewal or vehicle transfer time.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the overspeeding fine in Punjab in 2026? Rs 2,000 for motorcycles, Rs 5,000 for cars under 2000cc, and Rs 20,000 for cars above 2000cc — see the full Punjab schedule table above. Fines differ by vehicle class, so check your vehicle's column, not just the violation name.

2. Are Karachi traffic fines really higher than Lahore's? Yes, for most common violations. Sindh revised its fine schedule upward with the 2026 AI-camera enforcement expansion. The Karachi-vs-Lahore comparison table above shows the gap violation by violation.

3. Do traffic fines increase if I pay late? Unpaid challans can attract late-payment surcharges and block token-tax renewal or vehicle transfer. The exact surcharge rules vary by authority — paying within days of the challan is always cheapest.

4. Where can I see the official fine list? The Punjab schedule is published by the Punjab traffic police (linked under Sources below); Sindh and ICT publish their own. Our tables are transcribed from these official schedules, updated October 2026.

5. Helmet na pehnne ka fine 2026 mein kitna hai? Rs 2,000 — Punjab schedule ke mutabiq motorcycle aur three-wheeler riders par lagta hai; mukammal table oopar dekhein. Ye cameras se automatically detect hota hai.

6. Can fines be reduced or waived? Not through negotiation — but genuinely wrong challans (cloned plate, wrong vehicle, duplicates) can be cancelled through the dispute process.

Sources

• Punjab Traffic Police — official violation schedule (Twelfth Schedule, Ordinance XIX of 1965): https://trafficpolice.punjab.gov.pk/index.php/offences_penalties
• Sindh — revised fine schedule notified under Section 121-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, effective 1 October 2025 (gazette text not published online; figures above as reported in media coverage of the notification)
• ICT Police — publishes no per-violation fine schedule; fine amounts appear on the individual challan slip and SMS e-ticket

*Related guides: E-Challan Check (homepage), E-Challan Lahore, E-Challan Karachi, E-Challan Islamabad, How to Pay E-Challan Online, Problems & Solutions*

— *Disclaimer: checkechallan.pk/ is an independent information source and is not affiliated with the government or any traffic authority. Fine rates change — the exact amount on your challan slip is what you owe; always confirm on the official portal before paying.*

Frequently Asked Questions — Traffic Fine Rates Pakistan 2026

What is the fine for overspeeding in Punjab?

Under Punjab’s Twelfth Schedule: Rs 2,000 for motorcycles, Rs 5,000 for cars. Camera-generated challans follow this schedule. Rates are per violation.

What is the fine for running a red light in Pakistan?

Punjab: Rs 5,000 (car), Rs 2,000 (motorcycle). Sindh (Karachi): Rs 5,000. Fines vary by province — always check the challan for the exact amount.

What is the helmet fine in Pakistan 2026?

Punjab: Rs 2,000 for riding without a helmet (Code 19 in the Twelfth Schedule). This is one of the most common camera-detected violations.

Are Karachi fines higher than Lahore?

Yes, generally. Sindh’s 2025 notification (effective 1 Oct 2025) set higher rates — e.g., car overspeeding Rs 10,000–15,000 in Karachi vs Rs 5,000 in Lahore. The comparison table on this page shows side-by-side rates.

What is the fine for driving without a license?

Punjab: Rs 5,000. Sindh: Rs 10,000. Always carry your valid driving license — cameras can’t detect this, but traffic stops can.

Do fines differ for motorcycles vs cars?

Yes. Punjab’s schedule has separate columns: motorcycle fines are typically Rs 2,000 where car fines are Rs 5,000 for the same violation. Check the vehicle-type column on your challan.

Where can I find the official fine schedule?

Punjab: trafficpolice.punjab.gov.pk (Twelfth Schedule). Sindh: notification under Section 121-A, Motor Vehicles Ordinance (effective 1 Oct 2025). Islamabad: ICT does not publish a detailed schedule — amounts appear on individual challans.