The Sindh government has told all government officials that they must pay their own e-challan traffic fines instead of using government funds. This decision was made after authorities noticed a growing number of traffic violations involving government vehicles, according to a report by *The News*.
Since the e-challan system started in Karachi, many government vehicles have been caught breaking traffic rules. These violations include not wearing a seatbelt, using tinted windows, using a mobile phone while driving, and jumping red lights. The e-challans issued for these offences were being delivered to government departments.
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To stop this practice, the government issued a formal order on Saturday. The order states that any government officer or staff member driving an official vehicle must pay the traffic fine from their own pocket if they break the law.
The order has been sent to various top officials and departments, including the Board of Revenue, Anti-Corruption Establishment, Planning & Development Board, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, Sindh Public Service Commission, Sindh Service Tribunal, all administrative secretaries, and commissioners across the province.
According to the letter, several e-challans were received from the Sindh Police’s Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) under Section 116-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965. It clearly mentions that all government officers using official vehicles are responsible for paying their own fines, and all departments must strictly follow this policy.
Meanwhile, new speed-limit signboards have been placed on Sharea Faisal, Karachi’s biggest road. DSP (Admin) Kashif Nadeem said the speed limit for cars, jeeps, and similar vehicles is now 60 km/h. For heavy vehicles such as buses and trucks, the limit is 30 km/h. Motorcycles are also allowed a maximum speed of 60 km/h.
Vehicles going over these limits will automatically receive e-challans through traffic cameras.
The Sindh government recently introduced the e-challan system to improve traffic discipline and ensure the safety of citizens.