The Punjab Government has announced plans to introduce mandatory fitness certification for motorcycles as part of a broader initiative to address rising air pollution levels across the province.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader environmental strategy aimed at combating climate change, improving public health, and curbing the environmental degradation caused by vehicular pollution.
To implement this policy, the government is expected to amend the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance of 1965. The proposed amendment will be introduced in the Provincial Assembly under the title “Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2025.”
The draft legislation has already been referred to the relevant committee, which is tasked with reviewing the proposal and submitting a report within two months.
One of the key provisions of the amendment involves updating Clause 38-A of the existing ordinance by explicitly including the term “motorcycle” alongside “vehicle.” This change would require motorcycle owners, for the first time, to obtain an annual fitness certificate—currently a requirement only for motor vehicles.
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With motorcycles accounting for approximately 85 percent of all transport in Punjab, authorities believe this measure is essential to improving road safety and reducing harmful emissions, particularly those that exacerbate air quality issues during the winter months.
