KARACHI: The Sindh Police is set to introduce a new faceless e-challan system for traffic violations in Karachi starting October 27, Inspector General Ghulam Nabi Memon announced on Friday. Traffic challans have been temporarily paused until the system’s rollout, as no fresh contract has been signed following the expiry of the previous company’s agreement that provided challan machines. The move aims to modernize Karachi’s traffic management and reduce direct interaction between police officers and motorists.
To ensure a smooth transition, a special committee has been formed to address public complaints once the system becomes operational. Earlier this month, the Sindh Police hosted a seminar titled “Traffic Rules and Faceless E-Ticketing Challan” to educate citizens and stakeholders about the new initiative. The event was attended by government officials, transporters, lawyers, and senior police officers, including IG Memon and Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho, highlighting the significance of digital reform in traffic enforcement.
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Speaking at the seminar, Additional IG Odho said that the new system was launched earlier than planned to help curb traffic accidents and promote transparency. “Now, technology will decide who is at fault,” he stated, emphasizing that monitoring staff will only collect and forward camera-based evidence. He added that this tech-driven approach would enhance public trust and streamline traffic flow in Karachi, where congestion and law violations remain major challenges.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has also revised traffic fines and introduced a demerit points system under Section 121-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965. Fines for overspeeding have been significantly increased—Rs5,000 for motorcycles, Rs15,000 for cars, and Rs20,000 for heavy vehicles—while driving without a licence may cost up to Rs50,000 along with six demerit points. Reckless driving will now incur a Rs25,000 penalty and eight points on the offender’s record.
Furthermore, the Karachi Traffic Police issued a public advisory warning citizens about fake e-challan messages circulating via private numbers. Officials clarified that no payments are requested through personal contacts or mobile wallets like EasyPaisa. The department urged citizens to verify challans only through official channels to avoid scams. Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stressed that the goal of this digital transformation is not to collect fines but to save lives and promote safe driving culture across Sindh.