Sindh’s Wrong Side Driving Fine is Enough to Straighten Your Direction

The Sindh government has made big changes to its motor vehicle laws, increasing fines for traffic violations. Under the new rules, driving the wrong way will incur fines of up to Rs. 200,000 for government vehicles, Rs. 100,000 for private car drivers, and Rs. 25,000 for motorcyclists. Driving without a valid licence will result in a Rs. 50,000 fine for car drivers and Rs. 25,000 for bikers.

The changes were decided at a meeting chaired by Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar, following a rise in traffic accidents involving heavy vehicles, which have killed nearly 500 people and injured almost 5,000 in 2024.

The meeting also approved a complete ban on four-seater rickshaws, with the excise department pledging strict enforcement. No new registrations or route permits will be issued for these vehicles, and a crackdown on violators is planned.

Other measures include mandatory fitness certification for all vehicles, outsourcing fitness checks to third parties, and a ban on the sale of paper tints, fancy lights, and sirens. Water tankers and dumpers must now install trackers and sensors, and heavy vehicles will require at least five cameras.

E-challans for traffic violations will be sent to vehicle owners’ registered addresses, and vehicles with unpaid fines cannot be sold or transferred. The province will also appoint a dedicated traffic magistrate and move traffic, transport, and excise systems online for better enforcement.

Only one-plus-two rickshaws will be allowed on the roads to help reduce congestion and accidents. A comprehensive draft of the new regulations will be submitted to the Sindh government for final approval.