Punjab Offers Three-Day Relief From Driving Fines

In Lahore, the Punjab government has introduced relief measures for individuals experiencing lengthy queues and a cumbersome process when obtaining a driving license. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi made this announcement during his visit to the Police Facilitation Center at Liberty, responding to grievances expressed by citizens.

Concerns were raised about the time-consuming process and the prolonged waiting periods attributed to the slow networking system for obtaining a driving license. In response, the chief minister promptly instructed the Director-General of the Punjab Information Technology Board to expedite the process and enhance system efficiency.

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As a temporary solution, he declared that no challans (traffic violation tickets) would be issued to license token holders for a period of three days. This decision aims to provide respite to individuals facing challenges in obtaining their driving licenses.

The driving license department has faced increased demand following a government crackdown, coinciding with the announcement of a substantial hike in the fee for learner driving licenses. The Punjab government has decided to raise the fee for learner’s driving licenses from Rs60 to Rs1,000, effective from January 1, 2024.