As the Sindh government faces public criticism over the recently launched e-ticketing system, traffic authorities have issued new clarifications to address growing concerns from motorists across Karachi.
DIG Traffic Police Pir Muhammad Shah announced that traffic challans would not be issued on roads in poor condition. He said the department aims to ensure that enforcement remains fair and considerate of the city’s infrastructure challenges.
The statement comes at a time when the government is also reviewing the amount of traffic fines amid public frustration over heavy penalties. Officials acknowledge that strict fines alone cannot change the city’s traffic behavior without parallel improvements in road quality and awareness.
A senior Sindh government official said Chief Minister Sindh had already approved relief for first-time offenders, allowing them to have fines waived within ten days if they submit a written apology in person. He added that authorities are likely to announce reduced fines for certain violations by the end of this month.
Despite the planned relief, the official confirmed that the e-ticketing system will continue to operate and expand across Karachi and other districts of Sindh to strengthen traffic regulation and improve safety on major routes.