In Punjab, students from colleges and universities can now drive their vehicles on roads. Based on this, special campaign has been set to be launched by the Punjab Traffic Headquarters aiming at making it easier for students to obtain licenses. Already, there are large numbers of students driving without obtaining licenses; hence many occur because of this. Making licenses easy to get will improve the safety of students on roads.
| Detail | Information |
| Campaign Start | October 2024 |
| Who Benefits | College and university students, and faculty |
| Issued By | Punjab Traffic Headquarters |
| Implemented By | Chief Traffic Officers (CTOs) and District Officers |
Special Campaign for Students
This campaign involves students as well as administration staff at universities. The Punjab Traffic Police has instructed the Chief Traffic Officers (CTOs) and District Traffic Officers (DTOs) to contact schools and colleges. Delivering licenses hassle-free to the students will be its motto. The students who ride motorcycles and cars will be especially facilitated at this campaign so that they may apply for their licenses very easily.
Important Features of the Campaign
- Students will be guided to testing centers by their universities.
- Testing facilities will be arranged at centers near educational institutions.
- University administrations will help students throughout the process.
- Educational institutions will appoint focal persons for better coordination.
Role of Universities in Facilitating Students
Universities will also play a tremendous role in this process. Heads of education institutions are going to liaise with the traffic police to ensure that the students can easily access the testing centers. This will avoid delay and ensure that students acquire support.
Universities will also appoint one focal person who will help a student to answer all application.
- Explain the testing process to the students.
- The provision of transport for assessment centers.
- Support should always be given no matter how little the process is.
Higher Education Commission’s Involvement
The Higher Education Commission of Punjab has also made an effort. Guidelines have been forwarded to all colleges and universities within Punjab to guide the students. This will ensure that this campaign is run efficiently and reaches the maximum number of students. Educational institutions now have a plan on how to assist students in acquiring their licenses.
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Conclusion
The administration has rightly taken a decision to issue driving licenses to the university-going students in Punjab. These will reduce accidents caused by the driving of students on roads with unissued driving licenses, therefore raising the safety standards of roads. Universities and the Higher Education Commission are going to play an important role to make this campaign a success so that students may obtain their licenses easily and safely. Both the students and faculty will benefit from this effort so that the roads turn out to be safe for each one of the province.