The Punjab Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department will introduce five new vehicle registration number series for cars next month, expanding options for motorists seeking preferred registration numbers.
The department said vehicle owners will be able to select numbers from the new series, while premium or “fancy” numbers will be allocated through an e-auction system.
The move comes amid rising demand for customized and high-value number plates, particularly in major urban centers where preferred registration numbers continue to attract strong interest.
Officials said the new series is aimed at providing greater choice to motorists while improving the management of number allocations through a structured digital process.
Earlier in February 2026, the department had also directed Punjab Traffic Police not to fine citizens for using privately manufactured number plates, provided they conform to the approved Punjab format.
The directive followed concerns that some motorists were being penalized during routine checks for not displaying government-issued number plates.
Authorities clarified that centralized production of number plates has been discontinued and the government no longer charges for officially manufactured plates. Vehicle owners are now allowed to obtain number plates from private vendors, as long as they meet the prescribed Punjab-specific specifications.
The latest move is expected to support growing demand for customized registrations while aligning number plate administration with the province’s broader digital reform efforts.
