Good News for Motorcycle Riders, 1000cc Car Owners in Karachi on Traffic Fines

Motorcycle riders and owners of cars up to 1000cc in Karachi have received good news, as the Sindh government has agreed to reduce the heavy fines previously imposed on them.

The decision came after a meeting of the special committee on e-challans in the Sindh Assembly, chaired by Provincial Minister for Interior Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar.

The move follows a request from Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi, who raised concerns over the high fines on motorcycles, particularly for vehicles up to 1000cc.

Reports indicate that the government has agreed to lower these fines as part of a broader effort to make traffic regulations more reasonable and fair.

During the meeting, Khurshidi emphasized that simply raising fines would not resolve Karachi’s traffic problems. He stressed the need for not only lower fines but also improved traffic management, including functional traffic signals and clear lane markings.

He highlighted that many streets in Karachi lack proper lane markings and that traffic signals are often not working, making it difficult for motorists to follow the rules.

Khurshidi further pointed out that the burden of excessive fines disproportionately affected the lower and middle-income groups. He argued that without improvements to the city’s infrastructure, such fines would remain unfair and ineffective in addressing traffic issues.

Sindh has recently introduced significant increases in traffic fines, implementing tougher penalties and a demerit point system for various offenses. Fines were raised for violations such as speeding (up to Rs. 15,000 for cars), running red lights (Rs. 2,000–5,000), and driving without a valid license (up to Rs. 50,000).