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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a summary from the Excise Department, allowing the CNIC-based number plates to stay with the owners even after the sale of their vehicles.
According to ARY News report, motorcycles, cars, and all large vehicles will now have number plates registered to an individual’s CNIC under this new system.
Meanwhile, when the vehicle is sold, the original owner will remove the number plate as it will now remain their personal property.
The Sindh Excise Department clarified that only the individual whose CNIC is attached to a number plate will be recognized as its legal owner, however; if a person buys a new car must have to register the vehicle online using their own number plate.
The owner also has the option to cancel the number plate registration, but the owner must have to visit the excise office to officially cancel the registration and return the number plate to the government.
Authorities stated that tightening the registration and ownership tracing is aimed at controlling vehicle-related crimes, including theft and terrorism.
Additionally, the federal and all four provincial governments have now shared their registered vehicle databases to ensure centralized coordination and verification.
Earlier to this, the camera-based traffic fine system in Karachi will soon replace manual monitoring by the constables at road as the Traffic Police has launched an awareness campaign to inform citizens about this new digital enforcement method.
Instead of stopping drivers on the spot, HD cameras installed across the city will now automatically record violations and issue e-tickets with photographic proof.
The system, named TRACS (Traffic Regulation and Citation System), will detect common offenses such as speeding, signal jumping, and illegal parking using modern surveillance technology.
Police say this “faceless” method will reduce corruption, eliminate arguments with wardens, and ensure fair enforcement with clear, timestamped visual evidence sent to violators’ homes.
Drivers will receive their challans (e-tickets) by mail, along with a photo of the violation. A 50 percent discount will be offered if the fine is paid within 14 days.
