The Sindh government has introduced new measures to address traffic concerns in Karachi, setting a speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour for heavy transport and mandating random drug testing for drivers.
During a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, key provincial ministers, Karachi’s Mayor, and senior police officials discussed critical traffic reforms. It was decided that all heavy, light, and public service vehicles must be equipped with trackers and dash cams for better monitoring.
Moreover, under-run protection devices were made compulsory for all vehicles, while water tankers are prohibited from operating without proper fittings. The Chief Minister warned that vehicles failing to comply with these safety measures would have their fitness certificates revoked, face seizure, and lose eligibility for future permits without prior departmental approval.
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To improve traffic management, the government announced plans to implement a fully automated, cashless ticketing system. Enhanced coordination will also be achieved through the integration of the transport, excise, licensing, traffic police, and NADRA departments.
