The Sindh government has revised the 1969 Sindh engine vehicle rules, implementing stricter regulations aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic accidents.
According to a notification published here, the new measures include compulsory fitness certificates, age restrictions for heavy vehicles and the requirement for the installation of modern security systems, The news reported.
The main minister of the SINDH and Minister of Information, Transport and Public Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon said that all heavy commercial vehicles were now to obtain fitness certificates in the centers of the Transport Department.
In the event of violations, strong fines will be imposed and all payments must be made online on the Sindh government account.
He said that vehicles over 20 years old will not receive a permit for interprotrovincial routes, while those over 25 will be prohibited from the interurban routes. For vehicles operating in cities, the age limit has been set at 35 years.
The Minister added that the law would take effect within one year, during which all vehicles must undergo a car test. Initially, small fines will be charged, followed by penalties up to 200,000 rupees for a second violation and Rs300,000 for a third party.
Under new rules, all commercial vehicles must be equipped with GPS monitoring devices, high -definition cameras before and rear, a driver’s surveillance camera and a 360 degree camera system. Protective guards have also been compulsory to reduce the risk that small vehicles and motorcycles will be crushed in accidents.
Memon warned that vehicles without these systems will not be recorded, issued by fitness certificates or licensed. The damaged or deliberately deactivated systems will lead to heavy fines, temporary impoundment and permanent cancellation of the registration if they are not rectified within 14 days.
“These modifications aim to safeguard lives and goods, reduce accidents and modernize the Sindh transport system,” said Memon, noting that heavy poorly maintained vehicles are a major cause of accidents throughout the province.
He stressed that the new technology will support the application of traffic laws, will ensure transparent surveys and develop the transport sector according to modern lines. Clear instructions have been issued to the traffic police, the excise police and the transport authorities for strict implementation without concessions.
