Rs13.5m fines imposed on vehicles emitting smoke

LAHORE:The district administration has imposed a fine of Rs13.5 million to vehicles without fitness certificates and those contributing to smog and environmental pollution during the month of November.

Under the directive of Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza, a strict crackdown is underway against vehicles causing smog. Two legal cases were registered, and two drivers were arrested for serious violations, during the campaign.

From November 1 to 30, a total of 16,184 vehicles were inspected across Lahore. Amongthem, 2,691 smoke-emitting vehicles were fined, and 1,307 were impounded.Additionally, 1,602 vehicles without fitness certificates were penalized, and 1,023 were seized. During the month, the fitness of 8,000 vehicles was assessed, and 5,000 vehicles meeting technical standards were issued fitness certificates.