AI Tech Ends Bribery and Favouritism in Driving Tests
LAHORE – In a major technological breakthrough, Punjab Police has launched Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered driving test vehicle, aimed at eliminating corruption, favouritism, and human error in the licence issuance process. The new system ensures that only truly skilled drivers will be granted licences, putting an end to longstanding issues of bribery and undue influence in driving assessments.
The smart AI-based test car is equipped with five high-definition cameras — four mounted externally to monitor the front, sides, and rear, and one installed inside the vehicle to observe the candidate’s behaviour. A biometric verification system authenticates the driver’s identity through fingerprint scanning before the test even begins, ensuring that no one can take the test on someone else’s behalf.
Fully Automated Testing and Real-Time Performance Feedback
Once inside the vehicle, candidates receive automated voice instructions to guide them through the test. A three-minute countdown initiates the exam, and the AI system continuously evaluates the driver’s performance in real time. For example, if the driver uses reverse gear more than once in a designated section, the system will automatically register the attempt as a failure.
At the conclusion of the test, an automated printout is generated, detailing all the mistakes made during the test. This instant feedback ensures complete transparency and removes any scope for subjective marking or human bias.
The AI-enabled vehicle also comes equipped with a GPS system to monitor the test route and ensures that no one other than the candidate is allowed inside during the assessment.
DIG Traffic Punjab, Waqas Nazir, confirmed that biometric verification is performed as soon as the applicant enters the car, after which the AI system takes full control of the assessment. He added that Punjab Police plans to roll out 200 such AI-based vehicles at driving licence centres across the province within this year.
This initiative not only marks a turning point in Pakistan’s driver licensing system but also sets a precedent for other provinces and government departments looking to integrate AI for improved service delivery.
