Key Takeaways
- Lahore traffic police will launch a citywide crackdown on underage and unlicensed drivers.
- Impounded motorcycles will only be released after the production of a juvenile driving permit.
- Fines for driving without a licence will range from Rs2,000 to Rs5,000.
Lahore traffic police have announced a citywide crackdown on underage and unlicensed drivers, aiming to improve road safety and reduce accidents.
Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Rahim Sherazi has directed traffic police to issue challans and impound vehicles and motorcycles driven by underage motorists.
He emphasized that impounded motorcycles will only be released after the production of a juvenile driving permit, ensuring that only legally permitted individuals can drive.
Sherazi stated that children often take motorcycles, cars, and rickshaws onto roads during holidays, making underage driving a significant cause of accidents.
He urged parents not to allow their children to drive cars or motorcycles, stressing the importance of parental supervision and responsibility.
The CTO directed traffic police to issue fines for first-time one-way traffic violations, with repeat offenders facing formal cases.
Action will also be taken against motorcyclists carrying three riders to improve road safety, with strict enforcement to prevent such violations.
Sherazi clarified that driving vehicles while underage is unacceptable and stressed the need for strict enforcement to prevent accidents.
He announced special checkpoints outside driving licence centres to facilitate motorcyclists seeking licences, ensuring that those who wish to drive legally can do so.
Circle officers have been directed to personally supervise the enforcement campaign, ensuring that the crackdown is carried out effectively and efficiently.
