The Islamabad district administration has continued its campaign to install M-Tags on motorcycles and announced new regulations for motorists.
Under the new rules, motorcycles must carry original registration documents at the time of M-Tag installation. The applicant’s national identity card and a registered mobile number have also been made mandatory.
Authorities stated that motorcycles must display an original Islamabad number plate to qualify for the M-Tag. The tag will now be affixed directly on the motorcycle by official staff.
Citizens have been instructed to immediately report any lost or damaged M-Tag. A replacement M-Tag can be obtained free of cost by informing the helpline at 1313.
Officials warned that strict action will be taken against the use of stolen or unauthorized M-Tags.
New M-Tag, E-Tag schedule introduced in Islamabad
Previously, the Excise and Taxation Department Islamabad has further extended the deadline for mandatory installation of M-Tags on motorcycles till March 5 to give more time to citizens to complete the process before enforcement action.
Officials said there are few days left before strict implementation begins urging citizens to install M-Tags at the earliest, so that they will not face inconvenience. Director General Excise Irfan Memon said the extension was given as to ease the public and ensure broader compliance in the federal capital.
Authorities said M-Tag installation is compulsory for motorcycles as well as cars to control under the government’s digital registration and monitoring system to improve traffic management and approved record keeping.
To meet the rising demand during Ramzan, the department has adjusted the working hours of its installation centres. Selected facilities will now operate on 24-hour, 12-hour, or 8-hour shifts. The centres at Sector 26 and Phulgran Toll Plaza will remain functional round the clock, while others will extend their operating hours during the day.
Installation services will be available at F-9 and G-14 police checkpoint from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Centres at Faizabad Interchange, Gulberg Greens and Milpur working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m while additional centres including near Sabzi Mandi police station and Daman-e-Koh will remain open until evening.
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