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ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP):The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has decided to stop the entry of vehicles without M-Tags from January 1, marking the next phase of the capital’s electronic vehicle management system.
The decision has been taken on the instructions of the Interior Minister, with clear directions to begin action against non-compliant vehicles once the system becomes fully operational.
According to the officials, the enforcement will rely on tag readers installed at major entry points and checkpoints across the city. These readers will automatically identify vehicles that do not carry M-Tags, allowing authorities to take action without manual checks. The move is aimed at regulating traffic flow, improving record-keeping, and ensuring that vehicles entering the city are properly registered within the system.
In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has directed all concerned departments to speed up the issuance process at existing M-Tag points. Officials said that the focus was on reducing waiting time and ensuring that vehicle owners could obtain tags without delays before the January 1 deadline.
At present, 16 M-Tag issuance points have been set up at different locations across Islamabad. These points are working daily to register vehicles and issue electronic tags. The administration said the number and distribution of points have been planned to cover all major sectors and approach roads, making access easier for residents and frequent visitors to the capital.
Since the launch of the process on November 14, nearly 100,000 vehicles have already been issued M-Tags.
Islamabad Traffic Police and district administration officials said the identification of non-M-Tag vehicles will be carried out through technology rather than routine stopping of vehicles. Tag readers have been installed at several entry points into the city as well as at selected checkpoints. Once a vehicle passes through these points, the system will detect whether an M-Tag is present.
Irfan Memon, while briefing on the implementation plan, said that as soon as the tag readers become fully active from January 1, action will start against vehicles without M-Tags. He explained that the system has already been tested and that staff have been trained to operate it in coordination with traffic and district authorities.
The M-Tag system is also expected to support law enforcement by providing digital records of vehicles entering and moving within the city. Authorities said this will help in monitoring traffic patterns and responding more effectively in case of violations or security concerns.
Citizens have been advised to avoid last-minute rush and complete the M-Tag registration process without delay. Irfan Memon urged vehicle owners to get their vehicles tagged immediately to avoid any legal complications after January 1. He said the administration is making efforts to facilitate the public, but compliance from citizens is essential for smooth implementation.
With the deadline approaching, officials said awareness efforts will continue through public notices and coordination with traffic police. The Islamabad administration has reiterated that from January 1, the rule will be enforced, and vehicles without M-Tags should not expect exemptions.
As the capital prepares for full enforcement, authorities emphasize that timely registration is the responsibility of vehicle owners.