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LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP): DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir issued directives on Sunday for strict action against vehicles emitting smoke, leading to large-scale enforcement measures during the current month.
According to traffic police sources, more than Rs 97 million in fines were imposed on smoke-emitting vehicles, representing an 85 percent increase in actions compared to last year. Over 48,400 vehicles have been challaned for violating smoke emission standards so far.
The sources also noted that the fitness certificates of 10 vehicles and the route permits of more than 16 vehicles have been suspended for emitting smoke. Additionally, FIRs have been registered against seven vehicles involved in violations.
As part of the ongoing crackdown, more than 7,700 vehicles were stopped, and heavy fines were imposed on over 2,100 on-cord trolleys loaded with soil and sand. Vehicles emitting excessive smoke will face a fine of Rs 2,000 and may also face other strict legal actions.