The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the amendments to the Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance, declaring it inadmissible.
The recent amendments to the Punjab Motor Vehicle Ordinance, proposing heavy fines, were challenged in the high court by Asif Shakir Advocate.
During today’s hearing, Chief Justice LHC, Justice Miss Aalia Neelum stated that the government has enacted the law, and citizens are required to follow it.
The high court remarked that higher fines are intended to prevent violations and improve society.
The Chief Justice noted that underage children ride motorcycles at high speeds and that parents often fail to exercise responsibility.
She highlighted that legislation is necessary to make citizens accountable. According to the police, around 5,000 children were injured or killed in accidents resulting from one-way traffic violations.
Under the new traffic reforms, vehicles with repeated traffic violations will be auction
