Driving licence applicants get major fee relief

Asfand Gurmani September 1, 2026 Pakistan
Driving licence applicants get major fee relief

Details of driving licence fees for cars and motorcycles in Punjab have been released as traffic police intensify a crackdown on motorists driving without valid licences across the province.

Traffic police said having a valid driving licence is mandatory for driving a car or motorcycle under the law. Legal action is being taken against those found violating the requirement.

The Punjab government has simplified the process of obtaining a driving licence to facilitate citizens.

Applicants must first obtain a learner’s permit. After completing the required period, they have to appear for both a theoretical and practical driving test at a designated driving licence centre.

Applicants who pass the tests can obtain a permanent driving licence after paying the prescribed fee.

Car driving licence fee

For September 2026, the total fee for a one-year car driving licence is Rs1,980.

The fee includes:

  • Test fee: Rs150
  • Post-test licence fee: Rs1,350
  • Courier charges: Rs480

Motorcycle driving licence fee

The total fee for a one-year motorcycle driving licence is Rs980.

The charges include:

  • Test fee: Rs50
  • Post-test licence fee: Rs450
  • Courier charges: Rs480

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Asfand Gurmani

Asfand Gurmani is an MPhil scholar at FCCU and a journalist with a strong passion for political reporting. He primarily covers Pakistan’s politics, governance, and human rights issues.