{"id":506179,"date":"2025-10-02T00:43:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=506179"},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:43:35","slug":"driving-without-license-after-oct-7-to-invite-arrest-vehicle-seizure-itp-warns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/driving-without-license-after-oct-7-to-invite-arrest-vehicle-seizure-itp-warns\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving without license after Oct 7 to invite arrest, vehicle seizure: ITP Warns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has warned that after the extended deadline of October 7, strict action will be taken against anyone driving without a valid license, including arrest and impounding of vehicles. The Chief Officer of the Islamabad Traffic Police while speaking to a local news channel explained that the authorities have made it clear that strict measures will be enforced against those driving without a valid license after the extended deadline of October 7, warning that offenders will be subject to legal action including detention and confiscation of their vehicles as part of efforts to curb unlawful driving practices in the city. In addition to legal penalties, officials have also announced that individuals found driving without a license will be ineligible to receive character certificates until they obtain a valid driving license. This move aims to discourage unlicensed driving by linking it to broader legal and administrative consequences.The Islamabad Traffic Police urges all drivers to comply with the licensing requirements before the deadline to avoid facing these strict penalties. 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