Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho has announced strict legal action against vehicles operating without number plates, warning that violators will now face First Information Reports (FIRs) instead of routine traffic challans.
The move marks a significant escalation in enforcement as authorities seek to improve road safety and curb traffic violations across the province.
Crackdown intensifies across Karachi
Speaking about ongoing operations, the IGP said the Sindh Police have intensified their crackdown, particularly in Karachi, by leveraging advanced surveillance systems.
Traffic violations are increasingly being detected through Safe City Project cameras, enabling authorities to identify offenders in real time and take swift action.
Expansion of surveillance network
Odho revealed that the number of surveillance cameras in Karachi has risen sharply, increasing from 30,000 to 40,000 cameras, significantly enhancing monitoring capacity.
He urged traders, businesses, and residents to install additional cameras to further strengthen the city’s surveillance network and assist law enforcement in maintaining order.
Alignment of traffic fines with Punjab
The IGP also confirmed that Sindh’s e-challan fines have been aligned with Punjab’s rates, noting that penalties in Punjab were recently increased further.
According to officials, the harmonization of fines aims to discourage repeat violations, improve compliance with traffic laws, and reduce accidents caused by unregistered and unidentified vehicles.
Focus on road safety and accountability
Authorities say the decision to replace challans with FIRs for vehicles without number plates is intended to close enforcement gaps, ensure accountability, and deter deliberate non-compliance with registration laws.
The Sindh Police believe stricter enforcement, combined with expanded surveillance and standardized penalties, will lead to safer roads and better traffic discipline across the province.
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