The Punjab Police Department has proposed amendments to the Provincial Motor Vehicle Ordinance 1965 and Motor Vehicle Rules 1969 to introduce a Juvenile Driving Permit for motorcyclists aged 16 to 18. The move aims to regulate teenage riders, with an estimated seven million youths eligible to drive under monitored conditions.

Inspector General of Police Dr. Usman Anwar has submitted two summaries to the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz via the Home Department for approval. The amendments also include changes to Section 89-B, which currently limits mandatory seat belt enforcement to “notified roads.” Police officials are advocating for seat belt use to be compulsory on all public roads.

Regulating Teen Riders to Improve Safety

Police authorities argue that the absence of a legal pathway for juvenile motorcycle riders has created enforcement challenges and increased safety risks. “A structured permit system would promote responsible mobility, improve compliance, and reduce illegal underage riding,” said Lahore Chief Traffic Officer Athar Waheed, who drafted the summaries.

Many countries already allow supervised or restricted motorcycle permits for teenagers. Currently, the minimum age for riding a motorcycle on public roads in Punjab is 18, leaving younger riders unregulated. The proposed permit aims to bring this age group under a lawful, monitored system.

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Strengthening Seat Belt Enforcement

Officials also maintain that removing the term “notified roads” from Section 89-B will eliminate ambiguity and strengthen road-safety enforcement across Punjab, ensuring safer roads for all.