Lahore Fines 11,871 Smoke-Emitting Vehicles

Lahore Traffic Police have tightened action as smog gets worse across the city, with challans issued to 11,871 vehicles for releasing excessive smoke. Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi said the drive is meant to reduce pollution on the roads and warn drivers that smoky vehicles can no longer be ignored.

The impact is not limited to private cars. Shirazi said commercial and heavy vehicles are also under watch, and repeat or serious violators may face stronger action than a challan.

More Than One Type of Violation

The smoke-emission crackdown is part of a wider enforcement push. Along with smoke-emitting vehicles, traffic police also acted against:

• 7,919 vehicles carrying sand, soil, or other polluting material without tarpaulin covers

• 25,833 vehicles running without fitness certificates or found in poor condition

• 253,286 vehicles involved in overloading

That means drivers should not read the numbers as one single category. Not every vehicle in the total was fined for smoke alone. Some were stopped for uncovered loads, poor condition, or overloading.

For Lahore drivers, the message is clear: a visible smoke problem can lead to a challan, and commercial operators may also face driving licence suspension or route permit suspension if their vehicles keep violating rules.

AI Is Being Used in the Drive

Traffic police are also using artificial intelligence to identify smoke-emitting vehicles, Shirazi said. The announcement does not explain how the system works, what level of smoke triggers action, or whether drivers can appeal a challan through a special process.

Still, the use of AI suggests the city is moving beyond only roadside checks and manual spotting. For motorists, that may mean a higher chance of being flagged even if a vehicle does not stop at a checkpoint.

Owners of older vehicles, or those with exhaust problems, should treat this as a warning. Black smoke, poor engine condition, and failed maintenance can now lead to direct action.

Wider Anti-Pollution Drive in the City

Police also said 67 suspects have been arrested this year for environmental-law violations, while 40 cases have been registered against activities linked to smog.

The cases are tied to a broader pollution drive that includes action against polluting factories, vehicles, barbecue points, and other sources. The police statement did not name the factories or businesses involved, and it did not give details of the legal sections used in those cases.

This shows Lahore’s anti-smog effort is not limited to traffic alone. The city is also targeting other sources that add to the dirty air people breathe every day.

For motorists, the practical advice is simple: keep the vehicle in good shape, fix smoke issues early, renew the fitness certificate where needed, cover loose material properly, and avoid overloading.

Related background on recent enforcement in the city:

• Lahore Traffic Police Crackdown: Action Against 17,348 Vehicles in One Week

• Lahore Traffic Police Suspends 146 Licenses Over Accidents

As Lahore moves deeper into smog season, drivers can expect more checks, more challans, and possibly tougher action against repeat violators.

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