No More Back-Door Licenses in Punjab

Getting a driving license in Punjab has always come with stories. You hear about people paying extra under the table or getting a license without ever touching the steering wheel. That’s about to change.

The Punjab traffic police want to bring in 32 new AI vehicles that will run the driving test themselves. No human examiner is sitting next to you. No room for bribes. Just cameras, sensors, and a computer that decides if you can really drive.

How the Smart Vehicles Work

Each vehicle is packed with tech:

• Cameras watch your hands, feet, and eyes the whole time.

• Sensors check if you stop fully at the stop line, signal early enough, and keep the right distance.

• The system marks every mistake on the spot and gives you a pass or fail right away.

During the pilot phase in a few centers, the results were clear. People who used to wave cash and walk out with a license suddenly started failing. And the ones who could actually drive passed without any “help.”

What Happens Next

The police have already sent the purchase file to the government. If everything gets the green light, all 32 vehicles will be on the road by December this year. Lahore will get them first, then other big cities like Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Multan.

Once they roll out, every single driving test in those cities will happen inside one of these smart cars. No exceptions.

Why This Is a Big Deal

Right now, too many untrained drivers are on Punjab roads because the old test was easy to fix. Fake licenses kill people. You see it in the accident numbers every week.

When the examiner can’t take money, only people who know the rules and can handle a car will get behind the wheel legally. Roads will get a little safer, one new license at a time.

And the best part? The whole test gets recorded. If someone still complains, the video is right there. No more “my uncle knows someone” stories.

A Few Worries People Have

Some learners are nervous. They say the AI is too strict and doesn’t understand real road conditions. Others worry the system might glitch and fail good drivers.

The traffic police answer that the rules are the same as before. You just have to follow them properly now. And if the machine makes a clear mistake, the video proof will fix it.

The Bottom Line

By the end of this year, buying a driving license in Punjab should become a thing of the past. You’ll have to earn it the hard way: by actually learning how to drive. For most of us stuck in traffic next to reckless drivers, that sounds like very good news.

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