{
  "id": 14928406,
  "title": "Lahore Orders New Medical Tests for Existing Commercial Driving License Holders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/lahore-orders-new-medical-tests-for-existing-commercial-driving",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T09:26:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/16/lahore-orders-new-medical-tests-for-existing-commercial-driving-license-holders/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore authorities are mandating new medical tests for current commercial driving license holders following a tragic accident. The incident in Garhi Shahu claimed the lives of three family members. Chief traffic officer revealed that commercial license applicants must now pass medical exams, eyesight checks, and color blindness tests. Furthermore, drivers with existing commercial licenses will also be required to undergo reassessment of their medical fitness. Officials are currently compiling records of commercial drivers and have already revoked licenses from 170 individuals with prior criminal records. It was reported that commercial vehicles represent 8% of all vehicles on the road but are involved in 45% of accidents. Driver negligence was cited as the cause in most fatal crashes. The traffic chief emphasized that authorities will not compromise on fitness certificates for commercial vehicles, with vehicle condition being considered alongside driver health and conduct. Despite the high stakes, the number of accidents in Lahore decreased by 16% compared to the previous year.",
  "summary": "Existing commercial driving license holders in Lahore will have to undergo fresh medical examinations as traffic authorities tighten checks on … Read More The post Lahore Orders New Medical Tests for Existing Commercial Driving License Holders appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}