Karachi: The Sindh government has imposed a ban on unregistered vehicles from being driven on the roads.
Addressing a press conference in the port city, Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon stated that complaints had been received regarding the Excise Department not issuing number plates. However, he clarified that the department currently has 80,000 number plates that vehicle owners have yet to collect.
He further stated that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation has issued barcodes for water tankers to verify their fitness. Any unregistered tankers or those without the relevant barcode will not be allowed to operate.
Memon also noted that all heavy traffic vehicles will now be required to have a fitness certificate issued by the Sindh government. A due time has been given for compliance, and vehicles entering from other provinces must also obtain a fitness certificate from Sindh.
The minister emphasized that, as per the law, no vehicle can leave a showroom unless it is registered. Showrooms violating this rule after Monday will be sealed, and their vehicles will be confiscated.
Imported vehicles destined for other provinces must be transported via specialized trucks designed for vehicle transportation.
Additionally, the timings for dumper trucks in Karachi have been revised. Previously, they were permitted from 11 PM to 6 PM, but they will now only be allowed on the roads from 10 PM to 6 AM. This decision has been made for the convenience of the public and transporters.
The move comes in response to the recent surge in traffic accidents in Karachi, where collisions involving dumpers and water tankers have resulted in approximately 100 fatalities.
