KARACHI: Karachi police have collected Rs25 million in fines through the city’s e-challan system since it’s launch amid mixed public reaction.
The exact figure emerged during a meeting chaired by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon to assess the performance and future expansion of the cashless e-ticketing system.
DIG Traffic gave a detailed briefing in the meeting. It was noted that since the launch of e-challans in Karachi, more than 23,000 citizens have visited facilitation centers.
The briefing disclosed that less than 200 citizens have challenged their e-challans, and 90% of the issued e-challans have been waived. Fines over PKR 25 million have been realised from around 4,000 challans.
In the next phase, the system will target parking violations using ground and aerial surveillance. Cameras, scanners, and drones mounted on traffic police vehicles will automatically issue e-tickets to vehicles parked in no-parking zones. Divisional DIGs have submitted reports on cameras installed in their districts.
Karachi’s New E-Challan System
Sindh government launched a Karachi E-challan system to improve traffic flow and traffic management in the city.
In Phase 1, 1,076 cameras were installed on major roads under the Karachi Safe City Project.
Phases 2 and 3 will expand to 12,000+ cameras across the city and toll plazas.
When a camera detects a violation, an e-challan is created and sent by Pakistan Post to the address linked with your number plate (Sindh Excise & Taxation data).
You have 21 days to pay. Pay within 14 days and get a 50% waiver, miss the deadline and the fine doubles on day 22.
Moreover, provincial administration introducing new governance tools to to improve city’s administration.
Karachi E-challan: cameras, fines & how to appeal
Enforcement results (Day 1): Within the first six hours, Karachi Traffic Police issued 2,662 E-challans over Rs12 million in fines.
Key counts: 1,535 for not wearing seat belts, 507 for riding without helmets, 419 for over speeding, 166 for running red lights.
Moreover, 32 for mobile phone use while driving, 7 for tinted windows and 3 each for wrong way driving.
Penalties if you don’t pay: After 3 months, your driving license can be suspended.
Similarly, after 6 months, police may ask NADRA to block your CNIC (you’ll be notified first).
Additionally, a demerit points system is live, reach 30 points in a year and your license can be suspended.
How to appeal an e-challan: If you think the ticket is wrong, visit the appeal desk listed on the back of your challan (desks at 11 police stations).
Also read: How to get your e-challan cancelled by sitting at home
