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LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while asking the relevant authorities to issue smart cards and motorcycle driving licences to 16-year-old students, directed them to stop arresting underage students for committing traffic violations, and Chairing a meeting to address traffic-related issues by curbing traffic violations, the CM expressed strong displeasure over incidents of handcuffing children for breaking traffic rules.

It was agreed in the meeting that traffic police will observe an awareness week for general public, especially students across the province.

Authorities concerned briefed the CM that in case of not wearing a helmet, a warning challan will be issued for the first offence. They added that drone cameras and body cams have been introduced for the first time to monitor traffic.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2025

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Ch K A Nye Dec 03, 2025 09:20am
If they're old enough to ride motorcycles then they're old enough to be charged and arrested for breaking the law.
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