In a bold move to tackle the worsening air quality crisis, the Punjab government has announced sweeping new regulations that will affect millions of vehicle owners across the province. Starting December 1st, all vehicles operating in Punjab must display green environmental stickers or face serious consequences.
What This Means for Vehicle Owners
The provincial government has declared that any vehicle found without the mandatory green sticker after the December 1st deadline will be immediately impounded. This strict enforcement comes as Punjab battles severe smog conditions that have become an annual health emergency.
Key details of the new policy include:
- All private and commercial vehicles must obtain and display green environmental stickers
- December 1st, 2025 marks the official enforcement date
- Non-compliant vehicles will be seized by traffic authorities
- The initiative aims to identify and regulate high-emission vehicles
Combating Punjab's Environmental Crisis
This landmark decision represents the government's most aggressive action yet against vehicular pollution, which experts identify as a major contributor to Punjab's deteriorating air quality. The green sticker system will help authorities quickly identify environmentally compliant vehicles while targeting high-pollution offenders.
The timing coincides with Punjab's peak smog season, when air quality indices frequently reach hazardous levels, posing serious health risks to residents, particularly children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
Implementation and Public Response
While the government has yet to release detailed information about the sticker distribution process, sources indicate that designated centers will be established across major cities including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Multan. Vehicle owners are advised to begin the application process immediately to avoid last-minute rushes.
Environmental activists have largely welcomed the move, though some have expressed concerns about implementation challenges and the need for complementary measures addressing industrial pollution and crop burning.
As December approaches, millions of Punjab residents now face a race against time to comply with these new environmental regulations that could significantly impact the province's fight against pollution.
