Lahore Driving License Medical Certificates Now Free

According to a report, Lahore driving-licence applicants may no longer need to pay for a medical fitness certificate at selected government hospitals. The change is said to apply to commercial licence applicants and people over 50, but it still needs a quick check at the hospital counter before you travel, because the report leaves a few key details unclear.

Which Lahore hospitals reportedly have free medical counters?

The report says Chief Traffic Officer Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi announced free medical counters at designated government hospitals for driving-licence applicants. His name and post are separately supported by another report, which identifies him as Lahore’s Chief Traffic Officer. CTO dismisses inspector, constable over corruption, negligence For background, read our earlier coverage: Lahore Traffic Police Suspends 146 Licenses Over Accidents.

The hospitals named in the report are:

• DHQ Mian Mir Hospital

• DHQ Mozang

• General Hospital Ghaziabad

• Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sabzazar

• Government Hospital Samanabad

• Government General Hospital Qila Gujjar Singh

• Government General Hospital Shahdara

• Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Bilal Ganj

• Government Hospital Sodiwal

• Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Kahna

• Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Raiwind

• Government Eye and General Hospital Swami Nagar, Shalimar

One important detail stands out: the report says 13 hospitals are involved, but only 12 are named. So for now, don’t guess the missing one. If you’re planning a visit, stick to a hospital that is clearly listed and confirm the counter is open. For background, read our earlier coverage: Lahore Traffic Police Crackdown on Top 100 E-Challan Defaulters.

Who needs the medical fitness certificate?

The report links the certificate to two groups: commercial driving-licence applicants and applicants over 50. That’s useful, because it suggests the free counter is not meant for every person applying for every type of licence.

But this is where readers should be careful. The report does not clearly explain whether the rule also applies to private licence applicants under 50, or whether the requirement changes for renewals, new applications, or different licence classes. So if you fall outside those two groups, confirm your case with Lahore Traffic Police or the hospital before going.

How will the certificate be verified?

The report says hospitals are expected to upload the medical certificate directly to the Health Department portal. That matters because it should make checking easier and may cut down on fake or altered papers.

Still, the report does not say how long the upload takes, whether you get a receipt, or whether you need to carry a paper copy after the visit. Before you leave the counter, ask staff if the upload is complete and if they can give you any reference number or confirmation slip. That small step could save you another trip.

What should you confirm before leaving home?

Before you head out, check these points:

• Is the hospital on the reported list?

• Is the driving-licence medical counter open today?

• What are the working hours?

• Do they need an appointment?

• Which documents should you bring?

• Will the certificate be uploaded before you leave?

• Will you get a receipt or reference number?

These are basic questions, but they matter. A free counter is only helpful if it’s actually working when you arrive.

What does this mean for Lahore drivers?

For many applicants, this could mean one less fee in the licence process. That will matter most to commercial drivers and older applicants, who often face more checks and more visits just to finish the paperwork.

The bigger win is possible convenience. If the hospitals really upload certificates straight to the Health Department portal, applicants may face fewer paper problems and less chance of rejected or questionable documents. But because the report is still missing official confirmation, counter timings, and the full hospital list, it’s smart to treat this as a promising service update, not a fully settled citywide rule.

Conclusion

If you’re a Lahore licence applicant, especially for a commercial licence or if you’re over 50, check the nearest listed government hospital first and make sure the medical counter is open. Confirm that the certificate is uploaded to the Health Department portal before you leave, and don’t assume the service is available at every hospital in the city.

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