Punjab Introduces Free Medical Certification for Driving License Applicants

A major convenience has been introduced for citizens seeking driving licenses in Lahore. Residents can now obtain medical fitness certificates free of charge from government hospitals, a document required for certain categories of driving licenses.

According to the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore, free medical fitness certificate centers have been established in 13 government hospitals across the city during the initial phase.

Hospitals Providing the Service

Special medical counters have been set up at:

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DHQ Mian Mir Hospital
DHQ Mozang Hospital
General Hospital, Ghaziabad
Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Sabzazar
Government Hospital, Samanabad
Qila Gujjar Singh Hospital
Shahdara Hospital
Bilal Ganj Hospital
Sodiwal Hospital
Kahna Hospital
Raiwind Hospital
Swami Nagar Hospital
Other designated government health facilities

Who Needs the Certificate?

The CTO stated that a medical fitness certificate is mandatory for:

Applicants seeking a commercial driving license
Individuals over 50 years of age applying for or renewing a driving license

Digital Verification System

To prevent the issuance of fake medical certificates, authorities are introducing a digital verification system. Online medical verification is expected to:

Improve transparency
Enhance accountability
Eliminate fraudulent certificates
Increase public confidence in the licensing process

Officials said the initiative aims to make the driving license system more efficient, transparent, and accessible for the public while ensuring that only medically fit individuals are permitted to operate vehicles.