Driving license in Punjab is a primary concern for motorists, particularly in the wake of a horrible accident that engulfed six people from the same family. Soon after this scary whammy, Punjab’s caretaker unleashed a cascade of strict crackdowns penalizing underage drivers and individuals without a valid driving license.
In a recent development, the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has once again made a positive gesture towards the public. Mr. Naqvi has decided to extend the deadline to increase driving license fees.
ڈرائیونگ لائسنس بنوانے والے شہریوں کےلئے بڑی خوشخبری
ڈرائیونگ لائسنس کا نیا فیس شیڈول 16 جنوری2024 سے نافذالعمل ہوگا، نگراں حکومت وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب سید محسن رضا نقوی نے بڑا اعلان کردیا، شہری جلد از جلد اپنے لائسنس کے حصول کو یقینی بنائیں#LahoreTrafficPolice pic.twitter.com/YGdPw4eRWX
— Lahore Traffic Police (@ctplahore) January 9, 2024
This marks another instance of the Chief Minister granting an extension, and it follows the announcement by the Punjab government a week earlier, stating that the license fee hike was scheduled for January 1, 2024.
With this new extension, citizens have been given additional time to secure their licenses, avoiding the potential consequence of spending a night or two in a police station if they fail to comply with the deadline.
License Fee Increased by 1566%
With the inception of the clampdown, the provincial government took a surprising move and approved a substantial hike in driving license fees for both cars and motorcycles, soaring from Rs. 60 to whooping Rs. 1000.
The controversial decision ignited a storm of criticism on social media platforms. Many citizens expressed their dissatisfaction, arguing that the timing of the increase seems incongruous, given that more motorists are complying with traffic regulations.
Renew Driving License Online
People can renew their licenses through the online system. The candidates can renew their licenses for one, three, five, and ten years. Meanwhile, an international driving license will remain valid for three years.
The masses can download their local and international e-licenses easily, the announcement said, adding that these candidates would no longer have to take physical driving tests.
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