KARACHI – In a strong start to Karachi’s new digital traffic enforcement system, the city’s faceless e-challan initiative collected more than Rs12.5 million in fines within just six hours of its launch, the traffic police confirmed on Tuesday.
According to the Karachi Traffic Police report, a total of 2,662 e-challans were issued on the first day. Among these, 419 drivers were fined for overspeeding, while 1,535 motorists were penalized for not wearing seat belts. The system also detected 166 red-light violations, 507 helmet violations, and several other offences ranging from using mobile phones while driving to illegal parking and wrong-way driving.
The rollout came a day after Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) at the Central Police Office a key step in Sindh’s broader push toward digital governance and smart policing.
Speaking at the inauguration, CM Murad said the new system replaces the traditional, error-prone manual ticketing process with an AI-powered, automated e-ticketing platform. The advanced CCTV cameras integrated into the system can detect violations such as overspeeding, red-light jumping, lane violations, and helmet non-compliance in real-time completely eliminating human involvement and potential bias in enforcement.
“This is not just a technology upgrade,” the chief minister noted, “but a step toward fairness, transparency, and accountability on our roads.”
To make the process easier for citizens, TRACS Sahulat Centres have been set up at major traffic offices and police stations across the city. These centres will help citizens pay fines, clarify violations, or contest tickets through a standardized and transparent mechanism.
The system is also integrated with key government databases including Excise and Taxation, the Driving Licence Management System, and NADRA’s e-Sahulat enabling citizens to view and pay fines online or via mobile. A dedicated TRACS app allows motorists to check violations and clear dues in real-time.
Currently, 200 AI-powered cameras are operational across Karachi, with plans to scale up to 12,000 cameras citywide before expanding the system to other districts in Sindh. Oversight through the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) ensures accountability and transparent handling of public grievances.
The launch of TRACS marks a new era in Karachi’s traffic management one that combines digital innovation, governance reform, and citizen convenience to bring lasting order to the city’s chaotic roads.
