Motor Vehicle Ordinance was enacted to amend and consolidate the law relating to Motor Vehicles in the Province of West Pakistan. Subsequent to 18th amendment in the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law became the provincial subject. In the year 2016 the Provincial Motor Vehicles Ordinance was amended to the effect that the m andatory display of the security featured number plates on the motor vehicle; prescribing penalty for counterfeiting or unauthorized preparation of the number plates; compulsory registration of motor vehicles before bringing them on road; re-registration of motor vehicles brought from other parts of Pakistan; introduction of personalized license number plates; and for other purposes. It extends to all Provinces of Pakistan.