Punjab government has officially imposed 60km per hour speed limit for bikers across the province, including Lahore, following approval from the provincial cabinet, reported 24NewsHDTV channel.
According to a notification issued by the Transport Department, the new speed limit has now come in effect and violations will result in fines or legal action. The decision aims to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents involving motorcyclists.
According to traffic officials, a one-week grace period was granted to women riders to comply with the new regulation. After this period, strict action was announced against violators, including the issuance of challans (fines).
"Motorcycle riders, especially online bike riders, often consider buying a second helmet a financial burden. However, this measure is critical to saving lives," CTO Waheed emphasized. Officials claimed that Lahore has four million bikes.