The Sindh government has reviewed the 1969 Sindh motor vehicle rules, implementing stricter regulations aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.
According to a notification issued here, the new measures include mandatory physical conditioning certificates, age restrictions for heavy vehicles and the requirement to install modern security systems, The news reported.
The senior minister of Sindh and Minister of Information, Transport and Transit Mass, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that all heavy commercial vehicles must now obtain certificates of physical conditioning of the Centers of the Department of Transportation.
In case of violations, strong fines will be imposed and all payments must be made online in the Sindh government account.
He said that vehicles over 20 will not receive permits for interprovincial routes, while those over 25 will be prohibited by routes between cities. For vehicles operating within cities, the age limit has been established at age 35.
The minister added that the law will enter into force within a year, during which all vehicles must undergo a road test. Initially, small small ones will be charged, followed by sanctions of up to RS200,000 for a second rape and RS300,000 for a third.
Under the new rules, all commercial vehicles must be equipped with GPS tracking devices, high and rear high definition cameras, a driver’s monitoring chamber and a 360 degree camera system. Substimated protection guards have also become mandatory to reduce the risk that smaller vehicles and motorcycles are crushed in accidents.
Memon warned that vehicles without these systems will not be registered, will issue certificates of aptitude or permits granted. Damaged or disabled systems will deliberately lead to strong fines, temporary confiscation and permanent cancellation of the registry if they are not rectified within 14 days.
“These amendments are aimed at safeguarding lives and properties, reducing accidents and modernizing the Sindh transport system,” said Memon, and pointed out that poorly maintained heavy vehicles are an important cause of accidents throughout the province.
He stressed that the new technology will support the application of traffic laws, guarantee transparent research and develop the transport sector along the modern lines. Clear instructions have been issued to the Traffic Police, the Special Tax Police and the transport authorities for strict implementation without concessions.
