Punjab’s penalty points system means a traffic offence costs you more than the fine. Each ticket also adds 1 to 4 points to your driving licence record, and if your points go above 20 within one year, the licensing authority must disqualify you from driving for six months, even if you paid every fine on time.
Quick answer: Under section 116-A of Punjab’s Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965, as amended by the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Act 2026 (Punjab Gazette, 7 May 2026), every ticket adds the points listed in the Twelfth Schedule: 4 for speeding, wrong-side, reckless driving or driving without a licence; 3 for signal violations or using a mobile phone; 2 for no helmet or seat belt; 1 for parking or lane violations. If your points within a one-year period exceed 20, the licensing authority must disqualify you for six months, extendable by another six. Paying the fine does not remove the points.
Last verified: 9 November 2026 by Zeeshan, against the consolidated text of the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 (Punjab Code) published by the Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department. This site is independent and not a government service.
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Penalty Points at a Glance
| Rule | What the law says |
|---|---|
| Points per ticket | 1 to 4, as listed against each offence in the Twelfth Schedule (section 116-A(5-A)) |
| Disqualification threshold | More than 20 points within a one-year period (section 116-A(5-B)) |
| Disqualification period | 6 months, extendable by another 6 months |
| Repeat offence within one month | Fine goes up by 5% of the previous fine, for each repeat (section 116-A(5-C)) |
| Fine not paid in time | Police file a complaint before the court (section 116-A(6)) |
| Found guilty at trial | Fine is double the amount on the ticket (section 116-A(7)) |
| Appeal against disqualification | Within 30 days of the order, to the prescribed authority (section 16(3)) |
| In force since | Provincial Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Act 2026, Punjab Gazette 7 May 2026 |
Points and Fines for Each Offence
From the Twelfth Schedule (“Penalties and point system for traffic violations”) as substituted on 7 May 2026. Fines shown for the three most common vehicle classes.
| Offence | Points | Motorcycle | Car up to 2000cc | Car above 2000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeding the speed limit | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Driving on the wrong side of the road | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Reckless and negligent driving | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Driving without a driving licence | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Driving an unregistered vehicle | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Driving under the age limit | 4 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Driving without a fitness certificate | 4 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Signal violation (electronic or manual) | 3 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Night driving without proper lights | 3 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Hand-held mobile phone while driving | 3 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,000 |
| Fabricated number plate | 3 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Riding without a crash helmet | 2 | Rs 2,000 | – | – |
| Seat belt not fastened | 2 | – | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 |
| Tinted / covered glass | 2 | – | Rs 5,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Excessive smoke | 2 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 4,000 |
| Obstructing traffic | 2 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 5,000 |
| Plying where and when prohibited | 2 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,000 |
| Line / lane / zebra crossing violation | 1 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,000 |
| Pressure or musical horn, or horn in a silence zone | 1 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 2,000 |
| Parking violation | 1 | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 | Rs 3,000 |
| More than two persons on a motorcycle | 1 | Rs 2,000 | – | – |
The schedule also covers commercial vehicles (overloading, carrying extra passengers, route permits, oversized loads) and a catch-all “any other provision” offence worth 1 point. Traffic police pages sometimes show different, older amounts; the amount printed on your own ticket is what you pay. For all fines see traffic fines in Pakistan 2026.
How Points Add Up to a Ban
The threshold is “exceed twenty”, so 20 points is still allowed and 21 triggers disqualification. Examples:
| Tickets within one year | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 5 speeding tickets | 20 | At the limit, not disqualified |
| 5 speeding + 1 parking | 21 | Disqualified for 6 months |
| 7 mobile-phone tickets | 21 | Disqualified for 6 months |
| 6 signal violations + 1 no-seat-belt | 20 | At the limit, not disqualified |
Driving while disqualified is a separate offence under the Ordinance.
Paying the Fine Does Not Remove Points
Section 116-A(5-A) says the points are charged “in addition to the fine”. Paying settles the money; the points stay on your record for the one-year count. A driver with no unpaid challans can still be disqualified.
Do Points Expire?
The law counts points “accumulated within a one-year period” but does not set out how individual points drop off, and no official guidance on this has been published. Do not assume a point disappears on its first anniversary; the safe approach is to avoid new points.
Can You Check Your Points Online?
There is no official online points-balance check yet. What you can do:
- Check your challans on echallan.psca.gop.pk (plate number + owner’s CNIC or chassis number) and count the points using the table above. See e-challan check by CNIC.
- Ask at a traffic police licensing centre or Police Khidmat Markaz when you renew your licence.
Note that in Lahore, driving licence issuance and renewal are among the police services linked to e-challan compliance, so clear unpaid challans first. See what happens if you don’t pay an e-challan.
Wrong Challan? Contest It Before the Points Stick
A wrong challan that stands can add points you never earned. Check the camera photo and use the Review option on echallan.psca.gop.pk. See how to cancel an e-challan in Punjab and cloned number plate complaint. If a challan goes to court and you are found guilty, the fine is doubled, so use the Review option for genuine mistakes rather than ignoring the ticket. See e-challan sent to court.
Related Guides
| If you need to… | Read |
|---|---|
| See all fines | Traffic fines Pakistan 2026 |
| Check overspeeding fines | Overspeeding challan fine |
| Check the helmet fine | Helmet challan fine |
| Check the no-licence fine | Driving without licence fine |
| Renew an expired licence | Expired driving licence: fine and renewal |
| Pay a challan | How to pay e-challan online |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points for speeding in Punjab?
4 points, plus the fine (Rs 2,000 motorcycle, Rs 5,000 car up to 2000cc, Rs 10,000 above 2000cc).
How many points before my licence is suspended?
More than 20 within one year. At 21 points the licensing authority must disqualify you for six months, extendable by six more.
How many points for using a mobile phone while driving?
3 points.
How many points for riding without a helmet?
2 points, plus a Rs 2,000 fine.
Does paying the fine remove the points?
No. Points are charged in addition to the fine.
What if I commit the same offence again within a month?
The fine goes up by 5% of the previous fine for each repeat.
What happens if I contest a ticket in court and lose?
The court fine is double the amount on the ticket.
Can I appeal a disqualification?
Yes, within 30 days of the order, under section 16(3) of the Ordinance.
When did the system start?
The current points rules and schedule were brought in by the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Act 2026, published in the Punjab Gazette on 7 May 2026.
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