Business Desk 
Nov 03, 2025
A view of traffic on roads during peak hours in Karachi on August 29, 2024. — APP
In an effort to improve road safety and lower accident rates, the Karachi Traffic Police has imposed speed limits on all major roads in the city.
According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah, bikes and light transport vehicles (LTVs) will be permitted to travel up to 60 km/h under the new rules, while heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) will only be allowed to travel up to 30 km/h.
Camera-equipped speed-monitoring systems are being installed throughout the city to track and record vehicle speeds to enforce these new limits.
Ten thousand heavy vehicles are also getting trackers installed, which will be connected to the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) for data collection and real-time monitoring.
TRACS, which is currently integrated with 1,717 cameras, is now operational throughout 40% of Karachi.
Major thoroughfares, such as Shahrah-e-Faisal, are already connected, and the system is completely operational in District South.
In Malir, Korangi, East, Keamari, and Central districts, e-challans are now being issued for a variety of traffic infractions, such as speeding, signal violations, driving in the wrong direction, not wearing a helmet, and not fastening seat belts.
According to Shah, the system will soon be expanded to industrial areas like SITE, Landhi, New Karachi, and Korangi.
Installation of an additional 11,000 cameras is scheduled to begin in January 2026, and Karachi's Traffic Management System will be fully operational by the following year.
The public can get in touch with the Karachi Traffic Police through their official website or social media accounts for additional details regarding the new speed limits and enforcement strategies.
