According to officials, the move is part of amendments being proposed under the Provincial Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2025, which will revise the original Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965. The bill is expected to be presented in the Punjab Assembly shortly.
The draft legislation has already been referred to the relevant committee, which is expected to present its report within two months.
As per the proposed changes, Section 38-A of the ordinance will be amended to explicitly include the term “motorcycle” alongside “vehicle.” The new clause would mandate all motorcycles to obtain an annual fitness certificate.
“Currently, fitness certification applies only to motor vehicles, but motorcycles account for nearly 85% of transportation in Punjab,” the bill text states. “Expanding the scope of the fitness certificate regime is necessary to address smog and improve air quality.”
Authorities believe that introducing fitness standards for motorcycles—similar to existing regulations for cars—will help reduce emissions and enhance compliance with environmental safety standards across the province.
The fitness certificate will be valid for one year, aligning with existing requirements for motor vehicles.
This initiative is part of Punjab’s broader push to address climate-related risks and reduce smog levels, which have reached hazardous levels in recent years, particularly in urban areas like Lahore.