- More than 100 people have lost their lives in HTV accidents this year.
- It is now required that HTVS install trackers and cameras.
- The application is weak despite prohibitions, speed limits and currency touches.
Karachi: As I will be on the heavy vehicle road, he continues incessantly, another motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a water truck in block 6 of Gulshan-E-Iqbal, according to rescue officials on Monday on Monday.
The deceased was identified as Karimullah.
In the last 24 hours, there have been three fatal accidents in Karachi, and the other two take place in Korangi, where a motorcyclist was killed by a vehicle and Shah Faisal No 2, where another motorcyclist died after falling.
The fatal incident marks another addition to the growing list of mortal road accidents involving heavy vehicles in the metropolis. Just a day before, a person lost his life in sector 8 of Baldia after being beaten by a water truck at full speed. In a separate incident in the area of the Baldia Naval neighborhood, a Dumpers truck got into a Rickshaw, hurting five people, including two women.
These incidents reflect the continuous risk posed by heavy vehicles throughout the city, despite the restrictions imposed by the Government. In a similar case on April 14, a woman was killed when a bus crashed with a motorcycle near the city of Orangi no 5. The police confirmed that the driver in that case was arrested and a case was recorded.
So far this year, more than 100 individuals have died in accidents that involve Dumpers and other heavy traffic vehicles, which raises serious doubts about the effectiveness of traffic regulation in the metropolis.
In response to the growing crisis, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi recently demanded the installation of cameras and trackers in all heavy transport vehicles (HTV), including Dumpers, water tankers and oil tankers.
The directive occurred after goods transporters canceled a strike that had interrupted port operations. According to the new measures, each HTV must have three cameras: in the front, rear and inside the vehicle to monitor driver’s behavior.
In addition, the Sindh government has restricted the movement of heavy vehicles during daytime hours and has applied a speed limit of 30 km/h within the limits of the city. The Dumpers are now prohibited on roads between 10 pm and 6 am
HTVS will also be equipped with railings and safety trackers, with accessible data at the Dig Traitor office. Transporters have agreed to guarantee the aptitude of the vehicle within three to six months and submit progress reports every 10 days.
Although he recognized the steps given, the conveyor leaders indicated that the deadline of May 1 for total compliance is not practical and requests more time.
Despite efforts to improve road safety, violations remain unbridled. DIG traffic has directed the intensified application, resulting in 13,300 Challans, 88 registered cases and multiple vehicle reservoirs in the last week.
Under a new SOP, 11 roads have been designated outside the limits to Xinqi and other Rickshaws 1+2 or 1+4. However, these vehicles continue to operate on restricted roads with apparent impunity. Even in areas where the police are present, the application is lax, the Rickshaws are seen browsing freely through the streets of the city.
According to the authorities, the fines can increase from the current RS2,000 to RS20,000, and more strategies are being developed. However, the application is being hindered by problems such as the lack of adequate registration, unclear route permits and the operation of 1+4 and 1+6 seats on routes designated for smaller vehicles.
With respect to heavy traffic regulations, the application remains weak. Although there are physical conditioning certificate requirements, the verification of the real license is lacking.
The challenge lies in the operational need. Stop essential services such as water oil tankers could interrupt public services throughout the city. As a result, while policies exist, its implementation in the field remains limited.
