Business Desk 
Dec 05, 2025
An undated image of a traffic police official interacting with a citizen. — Traffic Police Punjab website
Police authorities in Multan has announced a major road safety reform, directing school and college students to get motorcycle licenses and helmets within a week.
At a joint press conference, Multan Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Kashif Aslam and City Police Officer (CPO) Sadiq Dogar announced this directive, following the proposal comes after the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz issued an order prohibiting the arrest of minors for offenses.
The police have started an awareness campaign to inform students about the updated traffic laws, according to CPO.
Dogar stated: "The police have extended operating hours at traffic centres to allow applicants to obtain licenses late into the evening," with the intention of making it easier for students to comply with the new regulations.
The CTO said that the government recently changed traffic legislation, making infractions more punishable. "Citizens should follow the rules strictly to avoid fines and legal issues," he said, stressing the need for traffic safety.
By encouraging a culture of responsibility and adherence to traffic laws, the awareness campaign seeks to steer teenage riders towards safer driving practices.
The Punjab chief minister's extreme disapproval of the way youngsters are treated for traffic infractions, including being handcuffed, prompted this initiative.
"Parents should play a responsible role in teaching traffic discipline," she stated, emphasising the necessity of teamwork to guarantee road safety.
She further added that instead of punishing students, the police need to advise everyone to follow traffic laws for a safer Multan by raising awareness and providing support
