Karachi– In a bid to tighten accountability, the Sindh Government has directed that all government officials driving state-owned vehicles must now pay traffic e-challans from their own personal funds, effective immediately. Geo reported.
The notification comes amid a growing number of traffic violations recorded via the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), operated by the Sindh Police under Section 116-A of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance, 1965. Offences include not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones while driving, signal violations, and driving with tinted windows.
Key Departments Notified
The order, issued Saturday, was circulated to senior officials in departments such as:
- Board of Revenue, Sindh
- Enquiries & Anti‑Corruption Establishment
- Planning & Development Board
- Chief Minister’s Inspection Team
- All commissioners and administrative secretaries
Speed Limits Enforced on Major Roads
In parallel, the government has installed new speed-limit signboards along Sharea Faisal. Speed limits are set at:
- 60 km/h for cars and motorcycles
- 30 km/h for heavy vehicles
Automated cameras will issue e-challans to violators based on these speed limits.
Accountability Over Convenience
Previously, departments could absorb such fines via public budgets. Now, officials must pay out-of-pocket. Departments are responsible for monitoring vehicle usage and ensuring prompt payment of fines.
Effective implementation will require accurate driver logs to identify who was operating the vehicle at the time of each offence. The government has hinted that further administrative action may follow if departments fail to comply.
Traffic Laws Apply to All
This move underscores that government officials will now be held to the same traffic enforcement standards as ordinary citizens. It aims to discourage the misuse of government vehicles and reinforce road safety practices.
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