Health & Policy | June 2026 | 4 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
- Lahore driving license applicants can now obtain required medical fitness certificates free of charge from designated government hospitals.
- The first phase covers 13 hospitals, including DHQ Mian Mir, DHQ Mozang, Ghaziabad General Hospital and THQ Sabzazar.
- The certificate is mandatory for commercial driving license applicants and citizens over 50 applying for or renewing a license.
- Authorities are introducing online medical verification to block fake certificates and improve trust in the licensing system.
- The initiative is aimed at reducing public inconvenience, improving road safety and making licensing services more accessible.
Punjab’s new free medical certification facility gives Lahore residents another route to complete driving license requirements without paying private medical charges or making repeated visits to licensing offices.
| 13 Hospitals in first phase |
Free Medical certificate service |
50+ Age group needing fitness proof |
| Public Service Note: The free certificate facility does not remove the medical fitness requirement. It only gives eligible applicants an official government-hospital route to obtain the required document without a separate certificate fee. |
Free Certificates Add Convenience for License Applicants
Lahore residents applying for certain driving license categories can now obtain medical fitness certificates free of charge from government hospitals under a new facilitation measure introduced by City Traffic Police Lahore.
The move matters because medical fitness certificates are not a routine formality for every applicant. They are required for specific cases where public safety is directly linked to the driver’s physical fitness, including commercial transport licensing and applications involving older citizens. By placing counters inside public hospitals, the administration is trying to bring health verification closer to ordinary applicants while keeping the process under official supervision.
Hospitals Named for the First Phase
According to the announced arrangement, special counters have been created in 13 government hospitals across Lahore during the initial phase. These include DHQ Mian Mir Hospital, DHQ Mozang Hospital, General Hospital Ghaziabad, Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sabzazar, Government Hospital Samanabad, Qila Gujjar Singh Hospital, Shahdara Hospital, Bilal Ganj Hospital, Sodiwal Hospital, Kahna Hospital, Raiwind Hospital and Swami Nagar Hospital, along with other designated public health facilities.
Multiple hospital counters can reduce travel pressure on applicants from different parts of Lahore. Instead of relying on one licensing office or private certificate route, citizens can approach nearby public hospitals where dedicated medical staff can complete the fitness certificate process.
| Hospital / Facility | Hospital / Facility | Hospital / Facility |
| DHQ Mian Mir Hospital | DHQ Mozang Hospital | General Hospital Ghaziabad |
| Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sabzazar | Government Hospital Samanabad | Qila Gujjar Singh Hospital |
| Shahdara Hospital | Bilal Ganj Hospital | Sodiwal Hospital |
| Kahna Hospital | Raiwind Hospital | Swami Nagar Hospital |
| Other designated government health facilities | Special medical counters | Free certificate support |
Who Needs the Medical Fitness Certificate
The certificate is especially relevant for commercial driving license applicants because these drivers operate vehicles that carry passengers, goods or heavy traffic responsibility. Medical screening helps authorities assess whether an applicant is physically fit to drive safely in demanding road conditions.
Citizens above the age of 50 are also required to provide medical fitness certification when applying for or renewing a driving license. This requirement is linked to public safety and helps confirm that age-related health issues do not create avoidable risks on roads. The free facility may therefore benefit older citizens who need license renewal but want a clearer, cheaper and officially recognized route for medical verification.
| Item | Details | Public Impact |
| Free medical certificates | Available at designated government hospitals in Lahore | Reduces private cost and repeat office visits |
| First phase coverage | 13 hospitals with dedicated medical counters | Improves access across different city areas |
| Mandatory users | Commercial license applicants and citizens over 50 | Links licensing to medical fitness and road safety |
| Digital verification | Online confirmation planned to block fake certificates | Improves transparency and trust |
| Service goal | Efficient, accessible and verified licensing support | Supports safer roads and better public service |
Digital Verification Targets Fake Certificates
Authorities are also introducing a digital verification system to reduce the use of fake medical certificates. Once online verification becomes part of the process, licensing officials will be able to confirm whether a certificate was issued through an authorized counter rather than relying only on paper documents.
This is a significant governance step because fake certificates can weaken the entire licensing framework. If medically unfit drivers obtain documents through informal or fraudulent means, the risk is carried by passengers, pedestrians and other road users. Digital verification can improve transparency, increase accountability and help traffic police maintain more reliable licensing records.
| Why it matters: fake certificates can allow medically unfit drivers to enter the licensing system. Digital verification gives licensing staff a direct way to check certificate authenticity. |
Road Safety and Public Service Impact
The initiative combines two policy goals: improving citizen facilitation and strengthening road safety. Free certificates reduce the cost burden on applicants, while hospital-based assessment keeps the process connected to qualified medical verification. For commercial drivers, this can support safer public transport and freight movement. For older citizens, it can simplify compliance with rules without pushing them toward private or unverified channels.
Disclaimer: This article is based on official traffic-police and public reporting available at the time of writing. Applicants should confirm the latest requirements, hospital counters and licensing procedures from City Traffic Police Lahore, DLIMS Punjab or the relevant licensing center before applying.
