Govt Vehicles to Get E-Challans for Traffic Violations

The Sindh government has formally allowed traffic authorities in Karachi to issue e-challans to official vehicles found breaking traffic laws.

A written directive to this effect has been circulated by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, bearing the signature of Section Officer CT Aqeel Hussain Mako.

According to the notification, any government vehicle involved in a traffic violation will receive an e-challan, and the concerned officer or employee will be required to pay the fine personally. The action will be enforced under Section 116A of the Traffic Ordinance 1956.

The order has been forwarded to key provincial offices, including the Senior Member Board of Revenue, Chairman Anti-Corruption Establishment, Chairman Planning & Development, Chairman Chief Minister Inspection Team, Chairman Sindh Public Service Commission, and Chairman Sindh Service Tribunal. Copies have also been dispatched to all departmental secretaries and divisional commissioners.

Traffic violations that fall under the e-challan system include driving without a seatbelt, using tinted windows, running red lights, and using mobile phones while driving.