RAWALPINDI: The city traffic police in Rawalpindi and Murree have started issuing driving permits to teenagers aged 16 to 18 as part of the Punjab government’s initiative of issuing ‘Juvenile Driving Permits’ to facilitate youth.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi Farhan Aslam said the traffic police have begun issuing juvenile driving permits to girls and boys aged 16 with their parents’ consent.

He said that the juvenile driving permit will be for driving motorcycles only, as it will allow them to drive a motorcycle or scooter up to 125 CC.

“Wearing a helmet will be mandatory even when driving with a driving permit,” CTO said and added: “Juvenile driving permits will be cancelled for serious and multiple traffic violations”.

Police spokesman said that the annual fee for a juvenile driving permit will be Rs 500 and Rs 1,000, and a smart card or “B” form will be required to obtain a juvenile driving permit.

He said that traffic signs and road tests will also be conducted for juvenile driving permits. And those who pass the traffic signs and road tests will be issued a driving permit on the spot, he said.

Likewise, the City Traffic Police (CTP) Murree has also started issuing ‘Juvenile Driving Permits’ for youth between the ages of 16 and 18, as part of an initiative of Punjab to provide safe, responsible and legal driving facilities to youth.

Implementing the orders and instructions of DIG Traffic Punjab, CTP Murree, under the supervision of CTO Murree Munir Ahmed Hashmi, has also started issuing Juvenile Driving Permits, the police spokesman said.

City Traffic Police Murree appeals to all students, parents and youth to take full advantage of this facility and get their driving permit by contacting the designated licensing centres. Obtaining a driving permit will not only promote compliance with traffic laws but will also promote the trend of responsible driving among the youth.

The CTP Murree cautioned citizens that riding a motorcycle without a permit or license is a violation of the law.

The public, especially the youth, should ensure compliance with traffic laws to protect themselves and others’ lives and property and obtain a juvenile driving permit by fulfilling the legal requirements, the spokesman said.

Published in Dawn, June 24th, 2026