The department has now lowered the limit for blacklisting vehicles. Any car or motorcycle with 25 or more unpaid e-challans will be seized, and their registration, token tax, and transfer will be blocked.

Earlier, the first phase of the crackdown targeted defaulters with 50 or more e-challans. Now, in the second phase, the limit has been reduced to 25, and in the third phase, even 10 unpaid e-challans will make vehicle owners eligible for action.

According to the Excise Department, despite multiple warnings, many vehicle owners have not cleared their e-challan dues. Authorities have formed special teams in Lahore and other major cities equipped with advanced cameras to identify defaulters on the roads.

Officials warned that blacklisted vehicles will not only be confiscated but also face complete restrictions on registration and tax processes until all fines are paid.

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Citizens have been urged to pay their e-challans promptly to avoid legal trouble and the possible seizure of their vehicles.

This move marks a strict turn in Punjab’s traffic enforcement policy. By reducing the threshold for blacklisting, the government aims to curb repeat offenders and promote road discipline. Experts believe this step could significantly improve traffic compliance, but it also puts pressure on citizens to stay updated with their e-challan payments.