ISLAMABAD, September 27, 2026: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has launched a province-wide crackdown against the improper use of high-beam and high-intensity vehicle lights across Punjab, aiming to improve visibility and reduce the risk of road accidents at night.
The campaign has been initiated on the instructions of Inspector General Motorways Sultan Ahmed Chaudhry. According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, enforcement action is currently being taken against drivers using high-beam lights, particularly in the central region.
The campaign is underway on major motorways including the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2), Lahore-Sialkot Motorway and M-3 Motorway. Awareness activities are also being conducted on the M-4 near Pindi Bhattian and the M-5 Multan-Sukkur Motorway to educate motorists about the dangers associated with excessive and improper use of headlights.
Motorway Police officials said intense glare from high-beam lights can seriously affect the vision of drivers travelling in the opposite direction. The sudden brightness can make it difficult for motorists to see the road clearly, including sharp turns, vehicles, barriers and other potential hazards.
Officials have advised motorists to immediately switch from high beam to low beam whenever an approaching vehicle is visible. The precaution is particularly important at night, when excessive glare can temporarily reduce a driver’s ability to judge road conditions and respond to hazards.
The crackdown is also linked to broader road-safety enforcement against unauthorized and modified vehicle lighting. Under existing road-safety regulations, the indiscriminate use of high beams and high-intensity or modified lights that create dangerous glare is treated as a road-safety violation.
According to official data presented to the National Assembly, Motorway Police enforcement between January 1 and December 15, 2025 included 159,270 tickets related to lighting violations, while 8,656 high-intensity lights were removed during awareness and enforcement operations. The data also recorded more than Rs212 million in fines across several lighting-related violations.
The Motorway Police has urged drivers to use standard vehicle lighting and follow traffic regulations. Authorities say responsible use of headlights is essential for maintaining visibility and ensuring the safety of drivers, passengers and other road users.
The ongoing campaign is expected to continue across major motorways in Punjab, combining enforcement with public awareness to encourage safer driving practices, particularly during nighttime travel.
