Seatbelt e-challans top traffic violations revenue in Karachi

Fines worth over Rs710 million were imposed for traffic rule violations in the last 30 days in Karachi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Wednesday.

According to traffic authorities, fines of Rs575.41 million were imposed for not wearing seatbelts, the main violation of traffic rules which drivers normally ignore.

Bike riders fined Rs111.135 million for not wearing helmets. Vehicles with tinted windows faced fines of Rs29.45 million

Earlier on November 25, 2025, the Sindh High Court (SHC) rejected a petition seeking a stay on e-challans in Karachi.

During the hearing on Tuesday, the court also ordered Deputy Inspector-General (Traffic) to appear in the court on December 11, 2025, and adjourned the hearing.

Lawyer Munsif Jan, who is representing the petitioner, said that the amount of fine in Lahore is different compared to Karachi.

The lawyer further argued that Karachi is being discriminated. On the occasion, the Court asked the lawyer not to compare Karachi with other cities.

The lawyer said that he is representing the bus owners in court. He went on to say that we are barred from picking our passengers.

The Court advised the lawyer to stop their buses at the bus stands. Lawyer Munsif Jan said that there is no bus stand available in the city.

Justice Adnan Iqbal Khan said that we are also living in this city, and everyone is aware of it.

The Court said, “We will hear the case after receiving the replies from all the relevant parties.”

Sindh Chief Secretary, IG Sindh, DIG Traffic, NADRA, Excise, and other departments were made respondents in the case.

Reporter: Salman Saleem