The Punjab Traffic Police have withdrawn a major relief extended to motorcyclists across to obtain a driving licence.

Three months ago, authorities eliminated the 42-day waiting period for learner permit-holder bikers to apply for a permanent licence. They had temporarily revoked the condition, allowing the citizens to apply for a driving licence soon after getting the learner permit.

On Monday, the traffic police said the relief has been abolished. “From now on the learner permit holders will have to wait for 42 days to appear in the test for the valid driving licence.”

Traffic Additional IG Mirza Faran Baig said: “Driving without a licence will not be allowed and strict enforcement will be made to ensure road safety.”

The Punjab Traffic Police issued more than 841,000 driving licences in November, including over 243,000 citizens who obtained learner’s driving licences.

As many as 308,000 new driving licences were issued during the period while nearly 284,000 licences were renewed, including both learner and regular categories, a Punjab Traffic Police spokesperson said.