To curb the use of non-standard and fancy number plates on vehicles, Director General Excise Islamabad Irfan Memon issued strict instructions to the department’s field teams to take immediate action against violators.

The officer made it clear that only number plates issued by the Excise Department are permitted for use, and any other plates are unacceptable under the law.

During a review meeting, the DG Excise directed officials to increase their operations citywide. He ordered that any vehicle found using non-standard or fancy number plates should not only be fined heavily but also taken off the road immediately, according to APP report.

The crackdown will target vehicles using plates with unique designs, modified formats, or personalized inscriptions that differ from the standard format approved by the Excise Department.

He said, “The Excise Department’s authorized number plate is the only valid plate allowed on vehicles in Islamabad. Any vehicle found violating this rule will face strict penalties, including on-the-spot impoundment.”

He said, “Citizens are urged to remove any fancy or unauthorised number plates immediately to avoid penalties and vehicle impoundment.”

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For the purpose, inspection teams have been deployed in various parts of the city. These teams will inspect vehicles on the spot and impose fines on those found in violation. Persistent offenders may face further legal action, including the confiscation of vehicles until compliant plates are installed.

There will be no exceptions in this operation, he said. “Fancy number plates are not allowed on roads under any circumstances,” he said. “We will ensure strict compliance with this policy to maintain discipline and standardisation in vehicle registration displays.”