The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging recent amendments to the Motor Vehicle Ordinance, the court announced.
LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard a petition claiming police registered FIRs against underage children and imposed heavy fines under new legislation.
The petitioner requested the court to nullify the amendments imposing heavy fines, arguing fines and FIRs were unfair and education preferable.
Responding, the chief justice said the government made the law, which must be followed, adding the petition sought its abolition.
She noted children whose feet did not reach the ground were being given motorcycles and said both elders and children from her own household had received challans.
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She added that police reported 5,000 underage drivers injured or killed in accidents caused by one-way violations.
Chief Justice Neelum said underage children ride motorcycles dangerously, and higher fines aim to deter violations, noting heavy penalties exist elsewhere, including Dubai.
The court noted the government will fine first violations and take legal action for repeats, concluding laws aim to improve society.
Ultimately, the Lahore High Court dismissed the petition as non-maintainable.
