This move of Sindh government aims to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and enhance road safety across the province.
Since the launch of the e-challan system in Karachi, several officials have violated traffic regulations, including driving without fastening seatbelts, using mobile phones, and having tinted glasses.
These violations prompted the government to issue an official directive requiring administrative departments to enforce payment of fines by officials themselves.
The order was circulated to senior members of the Board of Revenue Sindh, the Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment, the Planning & Development Board, the Chief Minister's Inspection Team, the Sindh Public Service Commission, the Sindh Service Tribunal, administrative secretaries, and commissioners across Sindh.
According to the government letter, e-challans issued under Section 116-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965, include fines for unfastened seatbelts, tinted glasses, jumping red lights, and mobile phone usage while driving.
The directive emphasizes that all officers using government vehicles must pay these fines from their own pockets, with strict compliance expected from all departments.
Meanwhile, speed-limit signboards have been installed on Sharea Faisal, the city’s largest thoroughfare. DSP (Admin) Kashif Nadeem stated that cars, jeeps, and similar vehicles are restricted to 60 km/h, heavy vehicles like buses and trucks to 30 km/h, and motorcycles to 60 km/h.
Vehicles exceeding these limits will receive automated e-challans through cameras.
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The Sindh government launched the e-challan system to strengthen adherence to traffic laws, reduce violations, and protect the lives and property of citizens.
Officials say the system will improve accountability among government employees while promoting road safety in Karachi.
The Sindh government’s directive for officials to personally pay e-challans underscores its commitment to traffic law enforcement and sets a precedent for strict compliance across departments.
