DIG Traffic Karachi has unveiled plans to roll out an advanced traffic monitoring and enforcement system that will combine both ground-based and aerial surveillance to ensure stricter compliance with traffic rules. This initiative aims to modernize the city’s approach to traffic management, reduce congestion, and address the persistent problem of illegal parking in high-traffic areas. Under the new system, vehicles parked in designated No Parking zones will be automatically detected through high-precision scanners installed on the ground as well as drones patrolling the skies. Once a violation is identified, an e-challan will be generated and sent to the vehicle owner, streamlining the enforcement process and minimizing the need for manual intervention.
Since the introduction of e-ticketing facilitation centers across Karachi, more than 23,000 citizens have visited these centers to pay fines, resulting in approximately Rs25 million collected in revenue. These centers not only allow vehicle owners to settle fines quickly but also provide guidance on traffic rules and the e-challan system, making the enforcement process more transparent and user-friendly.
Officials have emphasized that the initiative will initially be launched in Karachi once all training for traffic staff is complete and the facilitation centers are fully operational. The program is expected to expand to other districts of Sindh in phases, providing a consistent framework for traffic rule enforcement across the province. Authorities believe that this integrated monitoring approach, combining drones, scanners, and a digital e-challan system, will significantly improve road safety, reduce illegal parking, and encourage citizens to comply with traffic regulations, ultimately contributing to a smoother and safer urban traffic environment.
This step reflects Karachi’s broader push toward digitized urban management and smart city initiatives, aiming to leverage technology for better governance, efficiency, and public accountability in traffic enforcement.
