The Punjab government has introduced a major change in the vehicle registration system that will directly link number plates to vehicle owners instead of vehicles.
Key Changes in the Number Plate System
- Under the current system, number plates are issued for specific vehicles.
- New system: Number plates will be registered under the owner’s name.
- When selling a vehicle:
- The current owner will remove and retain their number plate.
- The buyer must either:
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- Get a new number plate issued in their name, or
- Use an existing number plate already registered under their name.
Categories and Fees
- Number plates will now have different categories for cars and motorcycles.
- Using an old number plate on a new vehicle will require an additional fee ranging from PKR 500 to PKR 8,000, depending on the vehicle type and category.
Implementation Timeline
- Excise and Taxation Department has sent a summary to the Punjab government for legal amendments.
- The new system is expected to be implemented in the first week of next month.
Purpose and Benefits
- Enhanced security by making it easier to trace vehicles involved in illegal activities.
- Transparency in vehicle sales as number plates will always identify the true owner.
- Modernization of vehicle registration across Punjab.
This new initiative aims to simplify vehicle ownership tracking and strengthen law enforcement across the province.
