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.