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Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah Waives First E-Challan, Warns of Penalties for Repeat Offenders
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah says first e-challan waived for traffic violations, but repeat offenders will face fines. Citizens raise concerns over errors in e-challans, highlighting need for accurate enforcement.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-30
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah Waives First E-Challan, Warns of Penalties for Repeat Offenders

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Thursday that the first traffic e-challan under the new electronic ticketing system would be waived, but repeat violators will have to pay fines.

The announcement came during a meeting with IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, who presented a report on traffic violations. The report indicated that e-challans had been issued for 35 government vehicles as well as violations including not wearing seat belts, jumping red lights, using mobile phones, and tinted glasses.

“Obey the traffic rules for your safety. The first challan will be waived, but anyone violating the law again will have to pay,” said the Chief Minister. The IG added that citizens can request a waiver within 10 days if the first e-challan is issued.

The first e-challan issued to a police vehicle occurred on October 28 on the Lyari Expressway, with a fine imposed for a seat belt violation. CM Shah noted that the system is proving effective, emphasizing that police officers are also not above the law and that all citizens have equal rights.

Citizen Complaints Over Errors

Despite the waiver, some citizens have expressed concern over errors in the e-challan system. One citizen reported receiving a challan for a motorcycle he did not own, citing mismatched license plate numbers and incorrect timestamps. The challan, which was issued for riding without a helmet, also included 6 D-merit points, raising questions about the system’s accuracy.

In the first three days of enforcement, over 11,000 e-challans were issued in Karachi, including 1,755 for speeding. Citizens have raised concerns that speed limits and violation rules are not clearly displayed on signboards, leaving them unaware of regulations in certain areas.

CM Shah reiterated that the first e-challan would be waived, but stressed the importance of obeying traffic rules to avoid penalties in the future.
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