The Punjab government has approved a reduction in the minimum age requirement for obtaining a motorcycle driving licence, lowering it to 16 years.
Following cabinet approval, the Home Department has sent its recommendations to the Law Department for the issuance of a formal gazette notification.
The official notification is expected to be issued on Monday after the completion of legal formalities.
Under the new policy, 16-year-old licence holders will be allowed to ride motorcycles only and will be permitted to carry one passenger.
Authorities have clarified that this category of licence will not allow holders to operate rickshaws or any other commercial vehicles. Applicants will still be required to fulfil all legal and testing requirements to qualify for the licence.
The Home Department has formally forwarded the approved summary to the Law Department for final notification.
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In another development, Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, has taken a major step to modernise the licensing system by making the Islamabad Traffic Police licensing process completely paperless.
IG Islamabad formally inaugurated the paperless licensing system. Chief Traffic Officer Muhammad Sarfraz Virk and other traffic officials were also present on the occasion.
The IG reviewed all paperless counters and issued directives regarding the new system. Speaking at the event, he said the initiative has been introduced to facilitate citizens and save their valuable time.
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