Lahore: Drivers causing accidents to face license suspension

Asfand Gurmani August 2, 2026 Pakistan

Drivers in Lahore need to drive carefully, as the Lahore Traffic Police can suspend a license immediately in case of a road accident.

According to the details, Lahore Traffic Police can suspend the license of any motorist in case of any fatal or even non-fatal accident.

Lahore Traffic Police also suspended around 68 licenses of motorists over road accidents in the city.

Suspension time limit

According to the Lahore Traffic Police, if the motorist is found guilty of irresponsible and careless driving, the authorities can suspend their licenses for at least one year.

Similarly, the drivers involved in fatal accidents will face legal action separate from license suspension.

Action against unlicensed drivers

Similarly, Lahore Traffic Police also stated that strict action will be taken against unlicensed drivers. Officials said they will fine unlicensed drivers Rs5,000 and may also impound their vehicles.  

Also Read, Islamic scholar Maulana Muhammad Akram Saeedi dies in road accident

Earlier, Renowned Karachi-based Islamic scholar, preacher, and naat reciter Maulana Muhammad Akram Saeedi has passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in a tragic road accident near Multan.

His death has triggered an outpouring of grief across religious and social circles, with scholars, students and followers from across Pakistan expressing condolences and praying for his forgiveness and elevated status in the hereafter.

According to sources, Maulana Saeedi was travelling when he met with a road accident near Multan and suffered critical injuries. He was shifted to a hospital for treatment, but could not survive.

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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.