No M-Tag, No Entry: Islamabad Enforces Rule from Jan 1

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced that vehicles without M-Tags will not be allowed to enter the federal capital from January 1, marking the next phase of the city’s electronic vehicle management system.

The decision has been taken on the instructions of the Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with clear directives to initiate action against non-compliant vehicles once the system becomes fully operational.

Officials said enforcement will be carried out through tag readers installed at major entry points and checkpoints across the city. The automated system will identify vehicles without M-Tags, enabling authorities to take action without routine manual checks. The initiative aims to regulate traffic flow, strengthen record-keeping and ensure that vehicles entering Islamabad are properly registered.

In preparation for full enforcement, the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad has directed all relevant departments to accelerate the issuance process at existing M-Tag centers to reduce waiting times ahead of the January 1 deadline.

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Currently, 16 M-Tag issuance points are operational across Islamabad, covering major sectors and approach roads. These centers are issuing electronic tags daily to facilitate residents and frequent visitors.

Since the launch of the registration drive on November 14, nearly 100,000 vehicles have been issued M-Tags, officials said.

Islamabad Traffic Police and district administration officials said identification of non-M-Tag vehicles will rely solely on technology rather than physical stopping. Tag readers have already been installed at key entry points and selected checkpoints, allowing automatic detection as vehicles pass through.

Briefing on the implementation plan, Irfan Memon said the system has been tested and staff trained in coordination with traffic and district authorities. He added that enforcement action would begin immediately once the readers become fully active from January 1.

Officials said the M-Tag system would also support law enforcement by providing digital records of vehicles entering and moving within the city, helping monitor traffic patterns and respond effectively to violations and security concerns.

Citizens have been urged to complete M-Tag registration without delay to avoid legal complications. Authorities reiterated that no exemptions would be granted after January 1 and that public awareness efforts would continue until full enforcement begins.