Lahore Simplifies Driving License Process

News Desk
LAHORE: In a major relief for citizens seeking legal authorization to drive, the Lahore administration has officially announced the provision of free medical fitness certificates across 13 major government hospitals in the provincial capital.
Previously, obtaining a mandatory medical fitness certificate involved visiting designated private practitioners or undergoing lengthy verification procedures, often adding both financial costs and administrative delays to the licensing process.
Under the new directive, citizens can now acquire these essential documents entirely free of charge at designated state-run medical facilities, streamlining a crucial prerequisite for driving license applicants.
The policy shift is expected to significantly reduce the bureaucratic hurdles traditionally faced by motorists, encouraging more citizens to complete formal licensing procedures.
Traffic authorities have noted that simplifying the preliminary medical assessment plays an integral role in promoting responsible driving habits and ensuring that only medically fit individuals operate vehicles on public thoroughfares.
Administrative officials have confirmed that monitoring mechanisms are being established to ensure smooth operations across all 13 designated hospitals, with further expansions in public facilitation expected as part of the ongoing administrative reforms within the Punjab transport and traffic sectors.