Menace of Underage Driving… Continues in Pakistan!

The menace of underage driving is a topic on which we have published so many articles.  Law enforcement agencies have been running campaigns against violators continuously, but unfortunately, we still encounter such hazardous and illegal activities.  Recently, a minor was seen driving a Land Cruiser on the roads of Multan, all alone,  raising serious questions and have been a topic of discussion on social media. Everywhere in the world, there is a certain driving age limit to get a license, and we have the same laws in Pakistan. Still, sadly it is being violated so openly, and we come across underage drivers and riders every other day without any punitive action. The underage driving has caused many accidents resulting in serious outcomes and in some cases, fatalities. Underage drivers are a danger to the public and a serious threat to their own lives. Besides cars, there is a vast majority of kids who ride motorbikes and in some cases, auto-rickshaws / Ching-Chee. https://vimeo.com/504584719 Law and Parents’ Responsibility:  No one should operate a motor vehicle without the license. One must wait until he or she reaches the required age limit of 18, as per current law to be eligible for learner’s permit…
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