Justice Neelum said that before taking punitive action, police must launch an awareness campaign to educate families about traffic laws. She also directed that minors found riding a motorcycle or car for the first time should be let off with a warning. If the violation is repeated, however, police may proceed in accordance with the law, she said.
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These orders mark a shift toward prioritising education over punishment in handling cases involving underage driving.
Punjab police’s monthly traffic statistics revealed that road accidents increased by 7.3% in November this year as compared to November 2024. Data reveals that 45,287 road accidents occurred last month, with 489 people losing their lives in crashes. The majority of the accidents – 8,093 – occurred in Lahore, seeing 59 deaths.
On Monday night, a 16-year-old boy in Islamabad ran over two young women on their scooter with his SUV, killing them. The minor was recording a video on his mobile phone while driving his vehicle at high speed.