On November 27, 2025, the Punjab Traffic Police carried out a major crackdown across the province. The police enforced the uniform traffic law strictly, aiming to reduce traffic violations and improve road safety. On that day alone, authorities issued 40,000 challans across Punjab.
Helmet Violations
One of the most common violations was not wearing helmets. The police recorded:
- 5,034 helmet violations
- Fines collected: Rs. 9,896,000
- Vehicles impounded: 1,612
- FIRs registered: 2
- Arrests: 2
One-Way Violations
Strict action was taken against vehicles going the wrong way on one-way streets:
- Challans issued: 1,870
- Fines collected: Rs. 2,912,000
- Vehicles impounded: 595
- FIRs registered: 163
- People arrested: 153
Passenger Safety Violations
Passengers riding on bus rooftops or hanging behind vehicles were fined as well:
- Challans issued: 630
- Fines collected: Rs. 4,700,000
- Vehicles impounded: 216
- FIRs registered: 4
- Arrests: 4
Other unsafe vehicle violations included:
- Challans issued: 812
- Fines collected: Rs. 322,100
- Vehicles impounded: 222
- FIRs registered: 20
- Arrests: 20
Vehicle Overloading and Number Plate Issues
Traffic police took action against overloaded vehicles and missing or unauthorized number plates:
| Violation Type | Challans | Fines (Rs) | Vehicles Impounded | FIRs | Arrests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over-dimensional/overload | 2,743 | 1,059,100 | 607 | 24 | 23 |
| Number plate issues | 2,026 | 474,400 | 477 | 2 | 2 |
Smoke-Emitting Vehicles and Juvenile Drivers
Authorities also targeted vehicles emitting excessive smoke and underage drivers:
- Smoke-emitting vehicles: 3,795 challans, Rs. 7,650,000 in fines, 985 vehicles impounded, 1 FIR, 1 arrest
- Juvenile drivers: 1,512 challans, Rs. 488,300 in fines, 453 vehicles impounded, 1 FIR, 1 arrest
Driving Without a License
Many drivers were found driving without a license:
- Challans issued: 6,131
- Fines collected: Rs. 1,905,700
- Vehicles impounded: 1,126
- FIRs registered: 79
- People arrested: 79
Parking Violations and Social Issues
- Unregulated parking violations: 718 challans, 395 vehicles impounded, 17 FIRs, 17 arrests
- Action against beggars, drug addicts, and vagrants: 10 impoundments, 10 FIRs, 10 arrests (no fines)
- Other violations: 14,630 challans
Total Enforcement Summary
In just one day, the Punjab Traffic Police achieved the following results:
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Fines collected (Rs) | 34,000,000 |
| Vehicles impounded | 6,690 |
| FIRs registered | 324 |
| People arrested | 314 |
This large-scale operation shows the police’s determination to enforce traffic rules and improve road safety in Punjab. Citizens are being reminded to follow traffic laws carefully to avoid fines and legal trouble.
