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Govt Reduces Penalties Under New Traffic Law

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The article reports a regulatory change in Punjab, Pakistan, reducing traffic penalties. No direct commercial mechanism, commodity price impact, supply chain effect, or company margin impact is identified. The change is purely legal/administrative with no material economic or sectoral consequences.

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  • Punjab government enacted Provincial Motor Vehicles Bill 2026, reducing fines and eliminating imprisonment for most traffic offences.
  • Fine for driving licence violations reduced from Rs50,000-100,000 to Rs5,000.
  • Fine for one-way traffic rule violations reduced from Rs50,000 or six months imprisonment to Rs5,000.
  • Fine for underage driving reduced from Rs50,000 to Rs10,000.
  • Law replaces Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance 2025 and is effective across Punjab.

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Govt Reduces Penalties Under New Traffic Law β€” News Analysis