Heavy Fines for Overweight Vehicles on Highways and Motorway

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13 Nov 2023

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Heavy Fines for Overweight Vehicles on Highways and Motorway

The government, led by Federal Secretary of Communications Sher Alam Mehsud and Inspector General of National Highways and Motorway Police Sultan Ali Khowaja, has decided to rigorously enforce the axle load control regime starting November 15, 2023.

During a high-level meeting held at the Central Police Office in Islamabad, key officials from the Ministry of Communications, National Highways and Motorway Police, and National Highway Authority convened to discuss the comprehensive implementation of a 100% Axle Load Control Regime (ALCR) on Pakistan's motorways and highways.

The decision to enforce the axle load control regime without any relaxation from November 15, 2023, was underscored, and achieving full compliance necessitates collaborative efforts from all stakeholders.

The meeting, which included federal and provincial secretaries via Zoom, addressed the severe impact of overloading on National Highways, causing substantial damage and financial losses for the government.

Plans were outlined during the meeting for unloading excess cargo under the supervision of Motorway Police, with the National Highway Authority committed to constructing warehouses for securing the offloaded goods. The nationwide implementation of the axle load control regime on national highways will involve imposing significant fines on vehicles exceeding the prescribed weight, coupled with strict legal action.

IG Motorway Police Sultan Ali Khowaja emphasized the existence of 210 weigh-in stations, including 14 mobile units, spread across the country's motorways and highways. Ensuring 100% compliance will demand additional manpower and logistical support, requiring essential cooperation from the Ministry of Communications.

Federal Secretary Communications Sher Alam Mehsud pledged unwavering support to the National Highways and Motorway Police for the successful implementation of the 100% axle load control regime. He stressed that, effective November 15, 2023, no concessions would be granted to goods vehicles, and violators would face rigorous legal action and substantial fines. Transporters and drivers were urged to strictly adhere to the prescribed axle load.

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