Sindh plans to implement strict rules to stop unregistered vehicles from being used on roads. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced this at a press conference.
He explained that a new bill has been introduced in the Sindh Assembly and is under review. This law will require all new imported or locally made vehicles to be registered within 15 days of purchase by licensed dealers or showrooms.
Vehicle owners or dealers who fail to register will face penalties. A delay of up to 30 days will result in a fine of Rs. 20,000, while a delay of over 150 days will incur a fine of Rs. 300,000. For motorcycles, scooters, and rickshaws, a Rs. 5,000 penalty will apply for delays exceeding 60 days.
The bill states that unregistered vehicles can be confiscated by the motor registration authority. The vehicle will be released only after all dues are paid.
The minister emphasized that all vehicles must be registered within 15 days of purchase. Transactions on ‘open letters’ will also be prohibited once the law is enforced.
Mr. Memon shared that the excise department is running a campaign to check unregistered and tax-defaulting vehicles. During inspections, 22,103 vehicles were checked, and 115 unregistered vehicles were seized.
Additionally, 1,304 tax-defaulting vehicles were confiscated, resulting in the collection of Rs. 10.565 million in taxes and Rs. 873,000 in fines.
The minister also reported a crackdown on vehicles with illegal number plates, tinted windows, police lights, and illegal weapons. So far, 20 vehicles have been seized, 18 people detained, and fines totaling Rs. 1.563 million imposed on 1,520 vehicles.
Additionally, 27 cases involving illegal weapons have been registered, 29 weapons confiscated, and 34 suspects detained.