Islamabad, Pakistan — The Exise & Taxation Department Islamabad has introduced significant updates to vehicle registration and number plate regulations, aiming to standardize plate designs and enforce stricter penalties for violations.
Standardized Plate Colors: New regulations mandate specific colors for number plates based on the vehicle’s category to enhance identification:
- Transport/Commercial Vehicles: Black numbers and letters on a yellow background.
- Federal Government Vehicles: White numbers and letters on a green background.
- Autonomous/Semi-Autonomous Organizations: White numbers and letters on a blue background.
- Private Ambulances: White numbers on a black background.
- All Other Vehicles: Black numbers and letters on a white background.
- Stricter Penalties: Vehicles displaying unauthorized or expired plates will be impounded. Owners will face substantial fines to reinstate their vehicles. Repeat offenders will incur even higher fees.
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- Re-Registration Fees for First Offense:
| Class of Vehicles | Engine Capacity | Re-instatement Fee within 45 Days | Subsequent Offense by Same Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Car (LTV/HTV/PSV/Car/Jeep) | Up to 1,000 cc | 5,000/- | 25,000/- |
| Motor Car (LTV/HTV/PSV/Car/Jeep) | 1,001 cc to 2,000 cc | 10,000/- | 50,000/- |
| Motor Car (LTV/HTV/PSV/Car/Jeep) | 2,001 cc and above | 20,000/- | 100,000/- |
| Motor Cycle/Scooter | All | 1,000/- | 5,000/- |
- Penalties for Repeat Offenses: The re-registration fee will be increased five times for vehicles with repeat violations.
Additional Information:
- The new rules apply to all vehicles across Pakistan.
- These regulations are effective immediately.
Quotes:
“These regulations will help improve road safety and make it easier to identify vehicles,” said a government official. “We urge all vehicle owners to comply with the new rules to avoid penalties,” the official added.
For more details, please refer to the official Excise & Taxation Department website.
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