The Sindh cabinet on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging set of reforms aimed at improving road safety across the province, including the establishment of dedicated traffic courts and stricter enforcement measures.
Key Decisions Announced:
- Traffic Courts: Special courts will be set up to deal exclusively with traffic violations.
- Crackdown on Violations: A province-wide operation will target fancy number plates, tinted windows, fake government plates, and official vehicles violating traffic rules.
- Double Penalties for Officials: Fines will be doubled for violations committed by government vehicles.
- E-Challan System: An electronic challan and surveillance camera system will be introduced to enhance monitoring and enforcement.
- Fitness Certificates: All commercial vehicles must now obtain valid fitness certificates, with a Rs. 10,000 fine for non-compliance.
Vehicle Restrictions and Licensing Updates:
- Vehicles older than 20 years will be banned from interprovincial routes, while those over 25 years will not be allowed on intercity routes.
- Substandard rickshaws and loaders will face a complete ban.
- HTV drivers must complete 30 hours of certified pre-license education from an approved institution.
- The age for obtaining an HTV license has been lowered from 24 to 22, provided the applicant has one year of LTV experience.
New Enforcement Rules:
- Automated systems will issue fixed penalty notices for no-parking violations.
- Fines for unauthorised modifications, like tinted windows, can reach up to Rs. 300,000 for repeat offenses.
Ministers Saeed Ghani and Mukesh Kumar Chawla briefed the media, stating the government aims to ensure safer roads and efficient traffic regulation through these sweeping changes.
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