# Rawalpindi gets its first drive-through vehicle emission testing station on GT Road near Ayub Park

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 2 Nov 2026
Updated: 2 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 2 Nov 2026

> Private cars and motorcycles can now be smoke-tested without the driver getting out, under Punjab's PVICS. With traffic police impounding smoky vehicles, here is what the test costs and why to take it before smog season peaks.

Rawalpindi's first **drive-through vehicle emission testing station** opened on **Monday, 2 November 2026** on **GT Road near Ayub Park**, giving private car and motorcycle owners a place to get a smoke test and fitness certification without leaving the driver's seat, [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/02/rawalpindi-launches-new-facility-for-private-vehicle-emission-testing/).

The station runs under the **Punjab Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (PVICS)**, which the provincial government has widened from commercial vehicles to private ones as part of its anti-smog drive.

## Why it matters now

Rawalpindi traffic police began a **crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles** in October on the orders of Chief Minister **Maryam Nawaz** and Chief Traffic Officer **Farhan Aslam**. Special squads check vehicles at bus terminals and the city's entry and exit points, and violators' vehicles are **impounded until the owner gets a valid fitness certificate**, along with heavy fines, [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/rawalpindi-to-impound-smoke-emitting-vehicles/) on 16 October.

So a certificate from the new station is the simplest way to avoid having your car or bike held in November and December, when smog is at its worst in Punjab.

## What the test costs

Punjab's Environmental Protection Agency notified these **emission testing fees** with effect from **1 October 2025** (notification 353/PA/DG/EPA/2025, as [reported by PakWheels](https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/punjab-epa-notifies-emission-testing-fees-for-vehicles/amp)):

| Vehicle | Fee |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs 100 |
| Rickshaw | Rs 300 |
| Car up to 1000cc | Rs 500 |
| 1000cc to 1500cc | Rs 800 |
| 1500cc to 2500cc | Rs 1,000 |
| 2500cc to 4500cc | Rs 1,500 |
| Over 4500cc | Rs 2,000 |

Confirm the fee at the counter: the new station has not published its own rate card, and fees can be revised by a fresh notification.

## How to prepare

1. Take the **vehicle registration book or smart card** and your CNIC.
2. Get a tune-up first if the exhaust shows visible smoke: a dirty air filter, old engine oil or worn spark plugs are the usual causes, and fixing them is cheaper than an impound.
3. Keep the certificate in the vehicle, since checks happen at the roadside.

A well-tuned engine also uses less fuel; see what your car costs to run with the [fuel average calculator](/tools/cars/fuel-average-calculator), and check the annual [token tax](/tools/cars/token-tax-calculator) while your papers are out.

More car and bike news is on our [auto desk](/news/auto).

## Frequently asked questions

**Where is the vehicle emission testing station in Rawalpindi?**

On GT Road near Ayub Park. It is a drive-through station under Punjab's PVICS and opened on 2 November 2026.

**How much is the emission test fee in Punjab?**

Under the EPA notification effective 1 October 2025: Rs 100 for a motorcycle, Rs 300 for a rickshaw, and Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 for cars depending on engine size.

## Sources

- Rawalpindi Launches New Facility for Private Vehicle Emission Testing (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/02/rawalpindi-launches-new-facility-for-private-vehicle-emission-testing/
- Rawalpindi to Impound Smoke-Emitting Vehicles (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/rawalpindi-to-impound-smoke-emitting-vehicles/
- Punjab EPA Notifies Emission Testing Fees for Vehicles (PakWheels): https://www.pakwheels.com/blog/punjab-epa-notifies-emission-testing-fees-for-vehicles/amp
- Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (Punjab Transport Department): https://transport.punjab.gov.pk/vehicle-inspection-and-certification-system

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