The Sindh government has decided to set up traffic courts in Karachi, allowing citizens to challenge traffic fines through a legal process. The announcement was made by Sindh Inspector General of Police, Ghulam Nabi Memon.
He said that under new laws approved by the provincial cabinet, traffic fines will be significantly increased to discourage repeat violations.
“The current Rs. 5,000 fine will be increased up to Rs. 250,000 depending on the severity of the offense,” the IG stated, adding that the penalty for violations leading to potential fatalities would rise tenfold.
IG Memon explained that fines will double if left unpaid within 21 days, and driving licenses will be cancelled after 90 days. If the fine remains unpaid after 180 days, the violator’s national identity card (CNIC) will be blocked.
To improve transparency and enforcement, the province is also moving toward a fully digital traffic management system. E-challans will be issued automatically through surveillance cameras and sent directly to vehicle owners. Manual traffic enforcement will be phased out with the government’s permission.
He also said that the new motor vehicle ordinance, once amended by the provincial assembly, will make it mandatory for heavy vehicles to install cameras and tracking devices.
Once the new law comes into effect, citizens will be able to appeal traffic fines in court, where they will be presented with video evidence of their violation.