Lahore’s traffic authorities have begun tightening enforcement against motorists who ignore e-challans, as Punjab expands its digital recovery system. Officials are using the newly launched One App to track and collect unpaid fines more efficiently across the province. This move aims to improve compliance and ensure that violations are not left unresolved.
DIG Traffic Lahore Waqar Nazir confirmed that the recovery of unpaid e-challans will now be handled through a centralized system. The One App is being introduced step by step in different districts, allowing authorities to connect records across Punjab. As a result, enforcement is becoming more uniform and harder to avoid.
Under this updated system, drivers who have unpaid fines will need to clear their dues anywhere in Punjab. Traffic officers can now demand payment during routine checks, regardless of where the violation occurred. Earlier, such recovery actions were mostly limited to the city that issued the challan.
Officials also reported that, on average, around 30,000 to 35,000 e-challans are issued across 24 cities in Punjab. Moreover, recoveries have increased since the One App was introduced. Authorities expect collections to grow further as the system expands in the coming weeks.
This step reflects a stronger approach by the traffic police toward repeat offenders. At the same time, it highlights the government’s focus on digital systems.
