The Sindh government has introduced a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour (km/h) for heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) in Karachi, in an effort to address the growing traffic concerns of the city, Express News reported Tuesday.
The decision is produced as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at improving road safety and enforcing more strict regulations in vehicles.
A high -level meeting chaired by Sindh’s prime minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, was held in Karachi to discuss pressing traffic problems.
The meeting included key provincial ministers, the mayor of Karachi and the senior police officers. During the discussions, several important decisions were made, including the mandatory installation of trackers and board cameras in all heavy, light and public service vehicles.
The main minister emphasized that all vehicles, both heavy and light, must install underlying protection devices, and water oil tankers should not work without adequate accessories.
He warned that the vehicle fitness certificates lacking these protections would be revoked and that non -satisfied vehicles would be seized. Future permits for these vehicles would only be granted after departmental approval.
To optimize traffic management, the Government also announced the introduction of a ticket system that will be completely automated and without effective.
The transport departments, special taxes, licenses, traffic police and Nadra will be interconnected to improve coordination.
In addition, the main minister ordered a renewal of the Traffic Engineering Office and its integration under the mayor of the Karachi administration.
In an attempt to guarantee road safety, the Government will also require international standard training before issuing management licenses and will introduce a system of demerit points for licenses.
A repression against illegal numbers, dyed windows, unauthorized sirens and insecure motorcycles will also be launched.
When addressing the issue of traffic accidents, the prime minister expressed concern about the growing number of deaths and injuries in the city.
He urged the traffic police and the district to collaborate to reduce traffic accidents, highlighting the importance of protecting human life.
During the informative session, the Karachi Police Inspector shared that in 2024, more than 1.6 million traffic violations were registered, with a total of RS 133.6 million collected in fines.
He also reported that 512,190 vehicles were attacked in operations, and 11,287 drivers were arrested.
