Considering the safety of people on roads and vehicle quality, the government of Pakistan has approved the first car safety law in Pakistan. The Motor Vehicles Industry Development Act has created a strict law and takes serious action against violators. However, all these rules and regulations are applied to both the locally manufactured and imported vehicles. Explore more in the blog.
Highlights of the First Car Safety Law in Pakistan
To ensure enhanced quality and safety, the following are some initiatives taken under the car safety law:
- To meet the safety standard, selling a vehicle without registration is prohibited.
- A valid certificate of conformity is required before selling a vehicle.
- Special instructions given for electric vehicles. The EVs need to properly reveal the battery type and charging capacities. Besides this, all the vehicles need to display proper vehicle size, seating, usage, and more.
Violation Consequences
Someone who fails to comply with these rules will have to go through the mentioned consequences:
- 1 year of jail or a minimum of Rs. 500,000 fine.
- A vehicle sold without proper certification will result in six months of jail.
- Selling a car with defects and damages will lead to two years of imprisonment or at least a Rs. 5 million fine.
- Mandatory 3-year jail sentence or Rs. 10 million fine for ignoring a recall order from the Engineering Development Board.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, it is highly noticeable that the government has taken a clear initiative towards people’s safety on roads. Considering this, the first car safety law was approved in Pakistan with all the instructions for selling cars, both traditional and electric vehicles. However, know that whoever fails to fulfill these rules will have to experience severe consequences.
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