Deputy Inspector General of Traffic Police (DIG), Pir Muhammad Shah, has reportedly acknowledged that the motorbike riders in Karachi have defeated the modern e-challan system with their tricks.
As per media reports, Pir Muhammad Shah stated that motorcyclists in Karachi have managed to outsmart the modern e-challan system, which was introduced to improve traffic law enforcement.
He later announced a major crackdown on motorbike riders violating traffic laws after Eidul Fitr, following revelations that many riders have been bypassing the city’s electronic ticketing system.
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According to Pir Muhammad Shah, a recent survey conducted by traffic authorities showed widespread violations among motorcycle riders.
Traffic police selected 100 motorcycles for sampling while issuing electronic tickets. The results indicated that nearly all riders were involved in some form of violation.
- More than 70 percent of motorcycles had no number plates.
- Over 20 percent had covered number plates using different methods.
- Several motorcycles with visible plates had incorrect addresses or unreadable registration numbers.
These practices make it difficult for authorities to issue fines through the automated e-challan system, which relies on cameras to identify vehicle registration numbers.
Grand operation planned after Eid
The DIG Traffic said that a large-scale operation has been approved on the instructions of the Sindh Police and the Ghulam Nabi Memon.
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“Following the orders of the IG Sindh, we have decided to launch a grand operation against violators,” Pir Muhammad Shah said, adding that the crackdown will begin after Eid ul Fitr.
The operation will mainly target motorcycles without number plates, those using fake or altered plates, and riders who deliberately conceal vehicle registration details.
Background
The e-challan system was introduced in Karachi to automate traffic enforcement through surveillance cameras and digital ticketing.
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The system identifies vehicles through their number plates and sends fines to registered owners.
However, officials say the growing use of missing, fake, or hidden number plates has weakened the effectiveness of the system, prompting authorities to plan stricter enforcement measures.
