The Islamabad High Court has barred authorities from registering a case against any citizen driving without a licence on the first violation, directing that only a warning and fine be issued initially.

Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar heard a petition of citizen Muhammad Abi Hassan on Thursday. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Captain (retd) Hamza Humayun attended the hearing in person after being summoned by the court.

The petitioner took the position that under the Motor Vehicle Ordinance, the penalty for driving without a licence cannot be more than a fine and that the police does not have the authority to make arrests or confiscate the vehicle.

It came after the CTO had set a deadline for citizens in Islamabad by when they should obtain driving licenses. Once the de

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