Faisalabad: Juvenile Driving Permits have been launched to allow youngsters aged 16 to 18 years to legally ride motorcycles after fulfilling mandatory safety and testing requirements.
Spokesman of City Traffic Police (CTP) Dr. Ismail said that the initiative aims to encourage lawful driving practices, strengthen traffic discipline, and reduce road accidents involving underage riders.
He said that in line with the directives of Punjab government, eligible teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18 could now obtain a special Juvenile Driving Permit with the written consent of their parents or legal guardians to ride motorcycles.
He said that the prescribed fee for a 16-year-old applicant had been fixed at Rs1,015/- while a 17-year-old applicant would have to pay Rs515/-. A fee of Rs65 had been set for the mandatory traffic signs test, he added.
He said that the applicants would be required to submit their original B-Form, the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) of their father, mother, or legal guardian, along with one passport-size photograph of both the applicant and the guardian.
He made it clear that no Juvenile Driving Permit would be issued without the consent of parents or a legal guardian.
Every applicant would have to successfully pass both the traffic signs test and the practical road test before the permit could be granted, he added.
He said that the Juvenile Driving Permit would only authorize the holder to ride motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 125cc.
He said that wearing a helmet and observing all prescribed road safety measures would remain mandatory for permit holders at all times.
He appealed the parents and young riders to take advantage of the facility while strictly adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations. Responsible driving habits among young motorists would contribute significantly to making roads safer for everyone, he added.