Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Oct 02, 2025
In a move representing a revolutionary step in the city's traffic management, Karachi's e-challan system has officially been launched.
Under the new e-challan system, conventional checkpoints in Karachi have been removed, and the use of challan machines in traffic areas has ceased.
Traffic police will no longer stop vehicles to issue fines directly. Instead, violations will be determined with the help of CCTV cameras installed throughout the city. When a violation is detected, photographic or video evidence will be used to send challans directly to vehicle owners, promoting transparency and accountability.
Citing people familiar with the matter, TechJuice reported that the system is designed to enhance fairness and efficiency in enforcing traffic laws.
Traffic police will now focus on ensuring smooth traffic flow, intervening only to remove vehicles blocking roads. That said, the long-standing practice of stopping and seizing motorcycles has also been eliminated.
It's worth noting that the initiative is executed on the directives of Inspector General Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon. The DIG traffic has mandated the city-wide enforcement of the system, highlighting its importance in digitising Karachi’s traffic monitoring and improving adherence to traffic regulations.
Karachi's e-challan system is expected to transform how traffic violations are overseen, while making the process more efficient and less disruptive for drivers.
