Get Your License Anytime;Relief for Motorcyclists
Punjab CM's Vision Fulfilled: 24/7 License Facilities for Motorcyclists
Lahore-(Tahir Chuhdary)-In line with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab, Additional IG Traffic has introduced extended hours for license facilities, making it easier for motorcyclists to obtain licenses even on holidays. The initiative aims to provide relief to citizens and prevent accidents.
Key highlights:
– License offices in big cities are open 24/7, while those in small cities operate for 16 hours, including Sundays.
– Motorcyclists can obtain licenses instantly by bringing their national identity card.
– 28,726 citizens were issued driving licenses across the province in a single day.
– 2,13,276 citizens have been issued driving licenses this month.
– Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi are leading in providing licensing facilities.
– The fine for driving without a license is Rs. 200.
– The initiative aims to highlight the importance of licensing and prevent accidents.
Additional IG Traffic, Mirza Faran Baig, emphasized that ensuring citizens’ safety is the top priority of the traffic police.
Earlier 2 September;
The motorcyclists will now be able to get a driving license within half an hour after getting their learner’s permit. After getting the learner’s permit, they will have to take a test to get their driving license.
The traffic police have announced the relief on the order of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the Punjab inspector general of police (IGP).
Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Amara Athar said motorcyclists will no longer have to wait after the learner’s permit.
“For a limited period, the 42-day learner period for a motorcycle license is being abolished. Now with the learner permit, citizens can get a driving license by taking the test,” she added.
The CTO said that the purpose of providing the facility was to save people’s time and make them law-abiding citizens. Citizens can get a motorcycle license for a period of one, two or five years.
She also said that cash handling at license centres had been abolished completely to ensure transparency.
“To obtain the driving license, come with an identity card. Audio and video recording of all the steps of the driving license is also being ensured,” she stated.
