Drivers may soon have much easier way to track their driving licence cards, as authorities move to connect DLIMS with Pakistan Post, allowing applicants to check their card’s delivery status and latest location online.
Under proposed plan, Traffic Police’s Driving License Information Management System (DLIMS) will be connected with the Pakistan Post delivery network, allowing applicants to digitally follow their licence cards after they are printed and dispatched.
The new initiative is expected to provide applicants with information that is currently unavailable on DLIMS, including when a licence card is handed over to Pakistan Post, its delivery status and its latest location. DLIMS primarily shows whether an application is being processed or whether the licence card has entered the printing stage. Once the card moves into the delivery chain, applicants have limited visibility over its whereabouts.
Officials say the proposed integration is also aimed at helping Traffic Police monitor licence deliveries more effectively and identify delays. Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has been contacted to facilitate the technical integration of the two systems.
Authorities expect the initiative to improve transparency, strengthen monitoring and help ensure that licence cards reach applicants within the prescribed timeframe.
The licence-tracking upgrade comes as Punjab simultaneously steps up enforcement against motorists and riders violating licensing and traffic regulations. Drivers found operating vehicles without valid licences are facing enforcement action, while traffic teams are conducting checks to ensure road users meet legal requirements.
Authorities have also put underage driving under increased scrutiny, with violators liable to action under the relevant rules.
Citizens are being encouraged to obtain and renew their licences through official government channels rather than relying on informal agents or unauthorised services.
The crackdown extends beyond licensing offences. Motorists violating traffic laws can face challans, fines and other penalties, while more serious violations may result in measures such as vehicle impoundment or legal proceedings.
An online learner licence costs Rs500 per category. Applicants seeking more than one category have to pay the applicable charge for each category. For new regular licences, the current listed charges, including the Rs480 courier fee are
| Category | Test Fee | Fee after test | Total With Courier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | Rs50 | Rs450 | Rs930 |
| Car/Jeep | Rs150 | Rs1,350 | Rs1,830 |
| Motorcycle + Car | Rs200 | Rs1,350 | Rs1,830 |
| LTV | Rs150 | Rs1,850 | Rs2,330 |
| Motorcycle + LTV | Rs200 | Rs1,850 | Rs2,330 |
| HTV | Rs150* | Rs1,850 | Rs2,330 |
| Rickshaw | Rs100 | Rs400 | Rs880 |
| Agricultural Tractor | Rs50 | Rs950 | Rs1,430 |
| Commercial Tractor | Rs100 | Rs1,400 | Rs1,880 |
*Applicants should verify the latest official DLIMS schedule for the applicable HTV test fee before applying. For combined categories, the relevant higher category fee is applied.
Regular licences can currently be issued with validity ranging from one year to five years.
Drivers renewing a licence for one year are also required to pay category-specific charges.
Including the Rs480 courier fee, the listed renewal totals are: And there is a catch for drivers who delay renewal.
For a motorcycle licence, a delay of one to three months carries a Rs225 late fee. The penalty rises to Rs450 for delays of three months to one year, while a delay of more than one year can result in a Rs1,125 fine.
Other licence categories also carry category-specific late-renewal penalties.
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