The traffic police in Karachi plan to expand their artificial intelligence-powered (AI) traffic enforcement system to Airport Road, Clifton, and the Do and Teen Talwar junctions by August 2026, according to DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah.
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He said the lane violation detection system is currently being piloted on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the city’s busiest roads, using 20 high-resolution Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras operating around the clock up to Drigh Road.
DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah stated that Shahrah-e-Faisal was selected for the pilot project due to its heavy traffic volume, adding that improving discipline on the city’s busiest artery would help regulate traffic across Karachi.
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According to him, the system is currently issuing an average of 100 challans daily for lane violations on Shahrah-e-Faisal.
He cautioned motorists that there is no waiver for a first offence on the route, although drivers may be offered a one-time deferment option.
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The DIG explained that the AI-based system is designed to distinguish between deliberate violations and genuine emergencies. Cases involving vehicle breakdowns, road damage, or other unavoidable situations are reviewed manually.
He further stated that fines vary depending on the type of vehicle and the level of risk involved. Motorcycles and rickshaws are fined Rs2,500, cars Rs5,000, buses Rs7,500, and dumpers and tankers Rs10,000.
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Pir Muhammad Shah said the impact of the initiative is already visible, with improved traffic flow on Shahrah-e-Faisal as public transport vehicles increasingly stay within designated lanes.
Authorities believe the expansion of the AI-based enforcement system will further improve traffic discipline and reduce congestion on major roads across Karachi.
