Sindh government has now directed officials to pay traffic e-challan using their own money. The order applies to all state owned vehicles and it comes at a time when traffic violations are on the increase with the TRACS system. The departments are required to track fines, ensure accountability, and keep log books of the drivers. This initiative will bring the government officials in line with the traffic regulations and road safety among citizens.
Sindh Government Orders Officials to Pay E-Challan From Personal Funds
The Sindh government has directed all officials driving state-owned vehicles to pay traffic e-challan fines from their own pockets, effective immediately. The decision comes as traffic violations rise under the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS).
Major offences include not wearing seat belts, using mobile phones while driving, ignoring signals, and driving with tinted windows. Automated cameras on main roads, including Sharea Faisal, will issue e-challan for violations. Speed limits are now 60 km/h for cars and motorcycles and 30 km/h for heavy vehicles.
Departments notified include the Board of Revenue, Planning & Development Board, Chief Minister’s Inspection Team, Enquiries & Anti-Corruption Establishment, all commissioners, and administrative secretaries. They are responsible for tracking vehicle use and ensuring fines are paid on time.
In the past, departments were able to pay fines by use of departmental budgets. At this point, the responsibility is transferred to authorities. The driver logs have to be kept accurate in order to ascertain who was driving at the time of violation. Departments that do not do so can be subject to additional administration.
This action will make traffic laws be equally applicable to the government officials and citizens. It deters any kind of misuse of state vehicles and enhances the road safety. The officials are subject to the same consequences as the common drivers.
TRACS and the introduction of compulsory payment of e-challan is an indicator of an increased discipline on the road in Sindh. The government will work towards minimizing the violations and individually responsibility of their driving by the officials.
