ISLAMABAD: College and university students in Islamabad will be able to get motorcycle driving licences on the same day they apply under a special one-month facility starting November 1, 2026. The facility will allow eligible students to skip the mandatory 42-day learner period.
The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) will offer the facility until November 30 at its headquarters. Students can complete the licensing process on the day of their visit, subject to fulfilling the required formalities and passing any applicable tests.
Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan said the initiative aims to make it easier for students to obtain driving licences while ensuring compliance with traffic laws and promoting road safety.
Who is eligible for the same-day motorcycle licence facility?
The special facility is available to students enrolled in recognised colleges and universities. Applicants must bring their original Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), a valid student card and other documents required under the standard motorcycle licensing procedure.
Authorities have advised students to confirm the complete list of documents before visiting. Any required medical examination and driving tests will also have to be completed.
Where can students apply for a motorcycle driving licence?
Students can visit the Islamabad Traffic Police Headquarters to apply under the special arrangement. They are advised to visit during working hours and complete all formalities in one visit.
The facility does not include a reduction in licensing charges. Standard motorcycle driving licence fees will continue to apply, with the concession limited to the 42-day waiting period.
ITP also introduces special counters for women
In a separate initiative, the Islamabad Traffic Police has established dedicated pink counters at facilitation centres and its headquarters. Staffed by female personnel, these counters provide priority services to women seeking driving licences and character certificates.
Students planning to benefit from the special facility should arrange their documents in advance. The concession is scheduled to end on November 30, 2026, after which the regular 42-day learner period is expected to apply unless the ITP announces an extension.
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