Increased enforcement against unlicensed drivers, particularly those under the age of 18, was directed by Amara Athar, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore.
Underage drivers’ automobiles are to be impounded by the Lahore traffic police instead of becoming the subject of criminal complaints.
Riding a car or motorcycle while on a learner’s permit is illegal in Lahore and carries fines, according to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Amara Athar.
Underage drivers who operate motorbikes and cars put other people’s lives at danger in addition to their own, according to her, and they should not be given any leeway.
As you may remember, a deadly accident in November 2023 in Lahore resulted in the deaths of six family members, including two newborns and two mothers. As a result, the Lahore traffic police began to crack down on juvenile drivers.
Following a visit to relatives in Shadab Colony on Ferozpur Road, the family was reportedly making their way home in two cars. The car, driven by a teenage kid, struck their car as they were approaching a roundabout.
