Traffic police will begin seizing vehicles with unpaid tokens, expired registrations, and unauthorized license plates starting Monday. The city-wide operation targets non-compliant motorists, with officers authorized to impound cars and motorcycles on the spot.
The crackdown follows a surge in traffic violations and a growing backlog of unpaid vehicle taxes. Authorities have set up checkpoints at major intersections and arterial roads to intercept vehicles that bypassed previous deadlines for documentation updates.
“We aren’t looking to harass commuters, but the disregard for registration laws has hit a breaking point,” said a senior traffic official. “If your paperwork isn’t in order, your vehicle is going to the impound lot.”
Motorists caught without valid registration will face immediate seizure. Owners must present proof of payment and valid documentation at the traffic office to secure the release of their vehicles. Beyond paying the original tax arrears, offenders will be hit with hefty fines and impoundment charges.
Officials confirmed that the operation will run 24/7 across all districts. Mobile squads equipped with digital scanners are tasked with verifying records in real-time, leaving no room for manual verification delays or disputes at the roadside.
The move comes as the provincial government struggles to meet its annual revenue targets. Last quarter, tax collection from vehicle registration dipped by nearly 15%, prompting the finance department to pressure law enforcement for stricter compliance measures.
Commuters are advised to carry original documents or digital copies verified by the excise department. For those who haven’t updated their records, the grace period is officially over. Once a vehicle is impounded, the path to recovery involves a lengthy administrative process that could leave owners without their primary mode of transport for days.
