The Sindh government has set a speed limit of 30 km/h for heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) in Karachi to tackle rising traffic issues, as per the report on Tuesday.
This move is part of a broader plan to enhance road safety and implement stricter traffic regulations.
During a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, key officials, including provincial ministers, the Mayor of Karachi, and senior police officers, discussed major traffic concerns.
Several crucial measures were decided, such as making trackers and dashcams mandatory for all heavy, light, and public service vehicles.
The Chief Minister stressed that all vehicles, regardless of size, must have under-run protection devices, while water tankers should not operate without proper fittings.
Vehicles failing to meet these requirements will lose their fitness certificates and face seizure, with future permits issued only upon departmental approval.
To modernize traffic management, an automated and cashless ticketing system will be introduced, integrating transport, excise, licensing, and traffic police departments with NADRA for better coordination.
Additionally, the Traffic Engineering Bureau will be revamped and placed under the Karachi Mayor’s administration.
For safer roads, international-standard training will become mandatory for obtaining driving licenses, and a demerit point system will be introduced for drivers.
A crackdown is also planned against illegal number plates, tinted windows, unauthorized sirens, and unsafe motorcycles.
Expressing concern over rising road accidents, the Chief Minister urged traffic and district police to work together to minimize casualties and protect lives.
Karachi’s Inspector General of Police revealed that over 1.6 million traffic violations were recorded in 2024, generating Rs 133.6 million in fines.
He also reported that authorities took action against 512,190 vehicles and arrested 11,287 drivers.