Every citizen in Sindh who wants to operate vehicles or motorcycles must obtain a valid driving license. The law imposes punishments, including fines and other penalties, on people who drive without proper licensure.
How to Get a Driving License in Sindh
The Driving License Department operates as the authority that produces licenses for automobiles, motorcycles, and multiple forms of road vehicles. To obtain licenses, applicants must show success in theoretical tests and practical performance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Under the terms of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance, a person must be 18 years old before obtaining a driving license.
- Anyone who wants to visit a driving license branch should schedule their appointment through an online system.
- The department requires a valid and registered Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Each applicant needs to succeed in medical fitness examinations done by the department.
- Candidates must spend twelve months with a learner’s driving license to qualify for a permanent driving license.
Validity & Fee Structure
Traffic departments in Pakistan award two permanent driving license terms.
| License Type | Validity | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Car + Motorcycle | 3 years | 1,410 |
| Car + Motorcycle | 5 years | 1,860 |
Other Fixed Charges for Driving License
| Category | Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Lamination | 250 |
| NADRA Fee | 65 |
| Medical Examination | 100 |
| Correction Fee | 310 |
| Duplicate License | 360 |
| PSV (Public Service Vehicle) | 500 |
| TCS (Karachi) | 38 |
| TCS (Outside Karachi) | 55 |
Traffic Violations & Fines in Karachi
Carrying out traffic enforcement in Karachi in 2024 resulted in Rs 850 million of total collected fines from residents for traffic violations.
- Vehicle Number Plate Violations: 2.21 lakh challans, Rs 11.93 crore in fines.
- Signal Violations: 1.96 lakh challans, Rs 12.49 crore in fines.
- Overloading: 2 lakh challans, Rs 10.31 crore in fines.
- No Parking Violations: 1.30 lakh challans, Rs 11.57 crore in fines.
- One-Way & Wrong-Way Driving: 91,000 challans, Rs 2.02 crore in fines.
The law requires all Sindh drivers to obtain proper driving credentials because invalidating this requirement leads to substantial financial penalties. Traffic authorities maintain strict enforcement of regulations because traffic violations have risen steeply.
