Punjab traffic police have successfully recovered e-challan fines from more than 700 defaulting government vehicles within seven days, highlighting their strict enforcement of traffic regulations across the province.
Officials reported that vehicles from 55 government departments were among the defaulters, including high-profile ones such as the Prime Minister’s House, whose vehicle was stopped and the pending challans collected immediately.
The recovery also included vehicles of the Chief Minister’s PSO, Advisor, and Squad, as well as those belonging to the Chief Secretary’s PSO, demonstrating that no official vehicle was exempt from enforcement measures.
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Traffic authorities emphasized that vehicles of other senior officers, including the Secretary and Additional Secretary, were also found defaulting, reinforcing the commitment to ensure compliance with e-challan regulations.
The enforcement drive was conducted systematically, compelling all defaulters to clear pending fines, which sends a clear message that government officials are accountable under traffic laws just like ordinary citizens.
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Punjab traffic police have urged all government departments to regularly check and pay e-challans to avoid penalties, while the public welcomed the action as a step toward stricter traffic discipline and accountability.