The Lahore Traffic Police have rolled out major reforms in the driving license process. The new system now includes 24/7 video monitoring and advanced surveillance technology to ensure transparency. These strict measures aim to end favoritism and eliminate back-door licensing, making the process fair for all applicants. By doing so, the authorities hope to restore public confidence and improve overall road safety across the city.
Key Features of the New Licensing System
Surveillance Cameras at All Test Centres
All driving test centres in Lahore are now equipped with surveillance cameras that remain active around the clock. Every test is fully recorded under the supervision of the Lahore Traffic Police to ensure fairness and transparency.
Permanent Video Records
Unlike the previous system, where test footage was deleted after 15 days, all recordings are now stored permanently at the Safe City Authority data centre. This provides a reliable audit trail for complaint handling and eliminates tampering by ensuring the Lahore Traffic Police have continuous access.
Advanced Cameras and Vehicle Sensors
The new system uses advanced cameras and vehicle sensors to automatically flag mistakes during tests. This reduces human bias and ensures a standardized evaluation process enforced by the Lahore Traffic Police.
Ending Back-Door Licensing
With continuous monitoring and permanent records, the Lahore Traffic Police aim to eliminate back-door licensing and favoritism. Only candidates who qualify under strict, transparent conditions will receive driving licenses.
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Why These Reforms Matter
- Improving Transparency: Every applicant is judged fairly under constant surveillance by the Lahore Traffic Police.
- Restoring Public Confidence: Citizens can trust that the licensing process is corruption-free.
- Accountability: Permanent storage of footage ensures tampering or favoritism cannot occur.
- Road Safety: Qualified drivers on the road will help reduce accidents and violations.
Broader Traffic Enforcement in Punjab
These reforms are part of a larger crackdown on traffic violations in Punjab led by the Lahore Traffic Police. In July 2025 alone:
- Over 4.87 million driving licenses were issued.
- More than 7.3 million challans were registered with fines exceeding Rs 4.52 billion.
- Strict enforcement led to impounding of vehicles and confiscation of unfit certificates.
Earlier, new laws allowed direct arrests or FIRs for violations such as underage driving, reckless driving, and wrong-way movement, strictly enforced by the Lahore Traffic Police.
Conclusion
With 24/7 video monitoring, permanent video records, and advanced cameras with vehicle sensors, the Lahore Traffic Police under DIG Waqas Nazir are bringing unprecedented transparency to the licensing system. By eliminating favoritism and tampering, these reforms aim to create safer roads and restore public trust in traffic enforcement across Punjab.
