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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has imposed strict conditions for obtaining a driving license in the province.
In a high-level meeting on traffic issues, Shah directed the introduction of a demerit point system for all driving license holders.
He also made international standard training mandatory before the issuance of new driving licenses across Sindh, especially for heavy vehicle drivers.
The meeting, attended by provincial ministers, Karachi’s mayor, IG Police, and other officials, focused on reducing rising road accidents.
As part of the decisions, trackers and dash cams will now be compulsory in all public service, heavy, and light transport vehicles.
The speed limit for heavy transport vehicles in Karachi has been restricted to 30 kilometers per hour to improve road safety.
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Random drug testing will also be mandatory for heavy vehicle drivers to prevent driving under the influence of intoxicants.
Murad Ali Shah stressed the importance of linking the Transport Department, Excise, Licensing Authority, Traffic Police, and NADRA for better regulation.
He ordered a reorganization of the Traffic Engineering Bureau and said it will now work under the jurisdiction of Karachi’s mayor.
A special committee, supervised by the Sindh IG, has been formed to ensure immediate and full implementation of these decisions.
The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over fatal road accidents, calling them “unbearable tragedies that destroy families and shatter lives.”
He also ordered a complete check of all heavy vehicle licenses, and banned leaking tankers and vehicles with canceled fitness certificates.
The installation of underrun protection devices was made mandatory, and the Transport Department will control the re-approval process for confiscated vehicles.
