Punjab Gives Big Relief to Expired License Holders

Jawad

09 Aug 2024

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Punjab Gives Big Relief to Expired License Holders

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has introduced significant relief for individuals with expired driving licenses. The province has abolished increased fines for Driving licenses that expired before January 16, 2024. This decision allows citizens to renew their licenses with the previous fine structure, offering much-needed relief to many drivers across the province.

Renewal Process and New Fee Structure

For those whose licenses expire before January 16, 2024, the renewal process will follow the old fine rates. However, licenses expiring on or after this date will be subject to the new fee rates. Previously, fines for expired licenses ranged from 75 to 500 rupees per year. The Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore, Ammara Athar, confirmed that the renewal fee for learner permits will remain at 500 rupees.

Accessible License Renewal Services

Athar further highlighted that citizens can renew both international and regular driving licenses conveniently from their homes or by visiting license offices. She emphasized the importance of this service in making the renewal process easier for everyone. Despite the relief measures, Athar warned that the authorities would not show leniency in the ongoing crackdown against underage and unlicensed drivers.

Investigation into Fake License Scandal

Meanwhile, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a comprehensive investigation into a fake international driving license scandal. The inquiry, led by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and a provincial committee, was initiated after Pakistani missions overseas discovered that records of certain driving licenses issued by the KP Transport Department were missing from the department’s database. This investigation aims to uncover the truth behind these fraudulent licenses.

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