• Punjab govt introduced a Rs15 tax on online payments for traffic fines.
• This tax is applicable immediately and increases the total amount payable for traffic violations.
• The tax aims to streamline payment processes and encourage digital transactions.

Recently, the Punjab government has introduced a tax on online payments for traffic challans across Lahore and other cities in the province. Effective immediately, an additional Rs 15 will be charged as tax when paying traffic fines through online platforms, according to reports from Lahore news sources.

This new tax means that if a traffic ticket amounts to Rs500 due to a violation, the total payable through the online app will now be Rs515. Although this measure aims to streamline payment processes, the traffic department has not officially commented on it yet.

Traffic challans are issued by traffic police officers to individuals violating traffic rules, covering offenses such as riding motorcycles without helmets, fined at Rs2,000, or driving vehicles on the wrong side of the road, also incurring a Rs2,000 penalty.

Typically, when a traffic violation occurs, the officer issues a ticket detailing the offense and fine amount. Timely payment usually involves a single payment, but delays can lead to the fine doubling.

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This tax imposition reflects the government’s efforts to enhance compliance and facilitate digital payments. However, it has sparked public discussions about the additional financial burden it imposes on violators and citizens alike.