A Karachi resident has raised concerns after receiving two electronic traffic challans within 25 days for allegedly not wearing a seat belt, even though he claims his vehicle was parked at home at the time of the violations.
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According to details, the citizen was issued two separate e-challans, each amounting to Rs10,000, for failing to wear a seat belt. The challans were reportedly issued against a 1987-model car that the man owns, despite the alleged violations occurring on a different and newer vehicle carrying the same registration number.
The first challan was generated on November 23 near Punjab Chowrangi, while the second was issued on December 18 at the Hub Toll Plaza. Photographs attached to the challans reportedly show the same individual driving the vehicle on both occasions, raising further questions about how the violations were linked to the complainant’s car.
*”ہوجائیں ہوشیار”*
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نمبر پلیٹ چھپانے کا شاخسانہ۔۔
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Authorities suspect that criminal elements may have cloned the number plate of the older vehicle and affixed it to another car that frequently travels between provinces, including Balochistan. Such incidents of number plate duplication have been reported in the past and pose challenges for traffic enforcement systems.
Police officials have advised the affected citizen to submit a formal application along with relevant documents to clarify the matter and help authorities resolve the discrepancy. The case highlights growing public concerns regarding errors in the electronic challan system.
Since the introduction of the Traffic Response and Control System (TRACS), traffic management in Karachi has improved to some extent. However, glitches in the e-challan system—particularly involving sold, scrapped, or stolen vehicles—have added to the difficulties faced by citizens.
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In a similar incident reported last month, another Karachi resident received an e-challan of Rs25,000 for a traffic violation, despite claiming that his vehicle was parked outside his home at the time. The resident, from Gulistan-e-Johar, said the challan was issued for a violation near Avari Tower, further fuelling concerns over the accuracy and accountability of the automated enforcement system.