NH&MP revises fine rates

Islamabad : National Highways & Motorways Police (NH&MP) has revised fine rates prescribed for violations on highways and motorways. Application of new fines will be effective from January 1, 2020, says a press release.According to the official sources of NH&MP, the revised Schedule XII of National Highway Safety Ordinance (NHSO) 2000 shall take effect from 1st January, 2020.This schedule enlists minor penalties for traffic violations on the national road network only and is not applicable to provincial highways or roads within municipal limits of cities and towns. The rates for existing violations have been revised for better regulation. The rates for different violations have been determined in light of greater risk to road users.Similarly, type of vehicle has been given due consideration prescribing heavy penalties for Public Service Vehicles entrusted with safe transportation of several passengers.A quick glance at the cross-country comparison for fine rates indicates that Pakistan is amongst the few countries where, despite revision after nineteen years, fines for traffic violations are the least.In case of over speeding, the amount of fine in Pakistan is Rs2,500 whereas it is £1,000 (Rs202,747) in England, AED 300-3000 (Rs12,653 to 126,527) in UAE, Saudi Riyal 300-2000 (Rs12,391 to 82,604) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Similarly, the fine rate for driving without a licence in Pakistan is Rs5,000, whereas it is £1,000 (Rs202,747) in England, AED 400-500 (Rs16,870 to 21,088) in UAE, Saudi Riyal 150-300 (Rs6,195 to 12,391) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The earlier fine rates were framed in 2000, at the time of promulgation of NHSO. The objective of this revision is to promote a culture of responsible driving and maximize safety of commuters on national road network. The complete list of revised fines can be accessed from http://nhmp.gov.pk

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