A resolution was introduced in the Punjab Assembly to reduce the legal driving license age to 16.

A resolution was presented in the Punjab Assembly proposing to lower the minimum age for acquiring a driving licence from 18 to 16 years.

Opposition legislator Sheikh Imtiaz Mahmood introduced a resolution indicating that the youth demographic in Pakistan, especially in Punjab, is seeing significant growth.

The minimum driving age should be reduced from 18 to 16 years to incorporate young individuals into the economy.

The resolution indicates that in Canada, the majority of provinces permit driving at age 16, whereas in Germany, a driving license is granted at age 17.

The resolution stipulates that to involve youth in the national development process, the minimum driving age in Pakistan should be lowered from 18 to 16 years.

Recent traffic regulations in Punjab impose imprisonment, revocation of licenses, and substantial penalties for offenders.

The Punjab Assembly was presented with ‘The Provincial Motor Vehicles (Fourth Amendment) Ordinance 2025’ after receiving the Governor of Punjab’s approval.

Subsequent to the formal presentation in the House, the ordinance has been assigned to the pertinent standing committee for additional consideration.

The proposed legislation introduces stringent penalties and substantial fines for many traffic offenses.

These encompass maintaining tinted windows and permitting un