Govt withdraws notification increasing fines on highways, motorways

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The Communication Ministry on Friday withdrew the Dec 11 notification increasing fines on national highways and motorways. The Motorway Police and other departments concerned have been informed in this regard. The increase in fines has been withdrawn after successful talks with the government. According to the notification, fine for drivers of cars and motorcyclists on over-speeding was enhanced to Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500 respectively. Fine for drivers of commercial vehicles was enhanced up to Rs 10,000 on overloading. A fine of Rs 5,000 was to be charged from car drivers and motorcyclists on dangerous driving, while Rs 10,000 from drivers of heavy-duty vehicles for the same offense.