Crackdown on Vehicles with Fake and Unauthorized Number Plates Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 10.

Only officially issued number plates by the Excise Department will be accepted across Hazara Division, including Abbottabad and Mansehra, as authorities announce a province-wide enforcement campaign against vehicles displaying fake, illegal or unauthorized registration plates.
The Excise Department has decided to launch a province-wide crackdown against vehicles using fake, unauthorized and illegally prepared number plates across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, effective November 10, 2026.
The enforcement campaign will cover Abbottabad, Mansehra and other districts of Hazara Division, along with the remaining districts of the province. Under the new directive, only official registration plates issued by the Excise Department will be considered valid.
According to the department, instructions have been issued to all District Excise Officers to establish special mobile enforcement squads to ensure the effective implementation of the decision. These teams will conduct inspection operations in coordination with the district administration and local police.
The initiative is aimed at preventing the use of fake and unauthorized registration plates and ensuring that vehicles across the province comply with the prescribed registration and identification requirements.
Vehicles to Be Taken into Custody in the First Phase
According to the enforcement plan, vehicles found displaying fake or unauthorized number plates during the initial phase will be taken into official custody.
Such vehicles will only be released after their owners have installed genuine and officially issued number plates provided by the Excise Department. This measure is intended to ensure that vehicle owners comply with the department's regulations before their vehicles are allowed back on the roads.
Legal Action and Fines to Follow After Seven Days
The department has also announced a second phase of enforcement, which will begin seven days after the initial crackdown.
During this phase, legal proceedings will be initiated against individuals who continue to violate the regulations. Authorities will also impose fines on offenders in accordance with the applicable laws.
Vehicle Owners Advised to Install Official Number Plates
Vehicle owners across Hazara Division and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been advised to ensure that their vehicles display authentic number plates issued by the Excise Department before the enforcement campaign begins.
The authorities have emphasized the importance of complying with the regulations to avoid vehicle detention, legal complications and financial penalties.
The province-wide initiative is intended to strengthen the vehicle registration system, improve vehicle identification and discourage the use of fake and unauthorized number plates across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.