LAHORE – In a sweeping operation against fake, non-standard, and counterfeit vehicle number plates, the Lahore traffic police penalised 1,323 vehicles and motorcycles on the first day of the campaign. According to a spokesperson, during a special drive targeting applied-for, fancy, non-standard, and identity-concealing plates, challan tickets were issued to 588 vehicles. Action was also taken against 315 motorcycles and vehicles using fancy or non-compliant number plates that deviated from the design prescribed by the Excise Department. Additionally, 420 vehicles were fined for broken front or rear plates, unclear registration numbers, or for concealing vehicle identity.
Criminal Cases Registered
Two criminal cases were registered in the Defence Circle against individuals found using fake number plates. Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi stated that more than 3,000 citizens received awareness and warnings for minor violations on the campaign's first day. He clarified that a fine of Rs1,000 is imposed for riding a motorcycle without a number plate, while a fine of Rs3,000 is imposed for driving a car without a number plate.
Strict Action Against Fraud
According to the CTO, cases under fraud-related provisions will be registered against those using bogus and illegal green number plates, unauthorised blue lights, and fake registration plates. He advised citizens to use the new universal registration number instead of the old number when transferring vehicle ownership. Shirazi noted that some motorists alter their number plates to evade e-challans, while criminal elements use fake plates to conceal their identity. He added that indiscriminate action would continue against such violators.
