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Karachi Sets 60 km/h Limit on Shahrah-e-Faisal as AI E-Challans Begin

Provincial officials call the AI-led rollout a safety and fairness step as they consider reducing fines following public criticism.

Overview

  • New signboards fix speeds at 60 km/h for cars and motorcycles and 30 km/h for buses and trucks on Shahrah-e-Faisal.
  • Vehicles exceeding the posted limits will receive automated e-challans generated by roadside cameras.
  • The TRACS system, launched on Oct. 27, began with about 200 AI-integrated cameras and is planned to expand to roughly 12,000 citywide before moving to other Sindh districts.
  • Early enforcement has produced tens of thousands of tickets in a week, with common violations including seatbelts, tinted windows, and helmet non-compliance.
  • Under criticism over steep penalties, the Sindh government is weighing lower challan amounts and says the program is linked to the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee for oversight and redress.