Karachi:
The Government of Sindh has introduced strict fines and demerit points for traffic violations so that the roads are safer. Excessive speed, signal jump, incorrect driving, overload and driving without a license will now face difficult sanctions.
Key fines under the new system:
Excellent speed: RS5,000 for motorcycles, RS15,000 for cars, RS20,000 for heavy vehicles+ 8 deerite points
Driving without license: up to RS50,000 + 6 points
Reckless driving: RS25,000 + 8 points
Other violations: a wheel, riding without a helmet, dyeed windows, erroneous lane driving, transporting passengers on the roofs
The Government of Sindh has introduced a new system of strong fines and points of demerit for traffic violations throughout the province by modifying the twelfth calendar under section 121-A of the Motorized Vehicle Ordinance, 1965.
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The senior minister of Sindh of Information, Transport and Transit Mass, Sharjeel Inam Memon, emphasized that these measures are not intended to raise income, but to save lives and guarantee road safety.
“Traffic offenses such as signal jump, excessive speed and wheels are not minor acts: they are mortal behaviors that endanger not only drivers but also others on the road,” he said, and added that repeated offenders could face the suspension or cancellation of their driving licenses.
In addition, he said that the Sindh government is working to modernize traffic management by introducing a digital monitoring system and strengthening the capacity of the traffic police.
He pointed out that the demerit points system would help track repeat criminals, a practice that has been successfully implemented in developed countries.
Awareness campaigns will also be launched to educate citizens about traffic rules and encourage voluntary compliance, said Memon. “Our goal is to build a safe driving culture and protect lives, not just impose fines,” he added.
