KARACHI – The Sindh government has announced sweeping amendments to the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules of 1969, introducing strict new regulations to improve road safety and curb traffic accidents.
According to a notification, all heavy commercial vehicles will now be required to obtain fitness certificates from transport department centers. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said violations will attract heavy fines, which must be paid online into the provincial government’s account.
The new rules impose age limits on vehicles: those older than 20 years will be barred from inter-provincial routes, vehicles over 25 years from inter-city travel, and those over 35 years from operating within cities. All vehicles must undergo roadworthiness tests within a year. Initially, small fines will apply, but repeat offenders could face penalties of up to Rs300,000.
In a major safety push, all commercial vehicles must be equipped with GPS tracking, HD cameras (front, rear, driver monitoring, and 360-degree systems), and under-run protection guards to prevent collisions with smaller vehicles and motorcycles. Vehicles without these systems will not be registered or granted fitness certificates, and damaged or disabled systems could lead to fines, impoundment, or cancellation of registration.
“These amendments aim to safeguard lives and property, reduce accidents, and modernize Sindh’s transport system,” Memon said. He added that poorly maintained heavy vehicles remain a major cause of accidents across the province.
The minister said the technology will help enforce traffic laws, enable transparent investigations, and align Sindh’s transport system with modern standards. Traffic police, excise police, and transport authorities have been instructed to ensure strict implementation.