Karachi’s traffic authorities have officially set new speed limits across the city to make roads safer and reduce accidents. The decision comes as part of a larger plan to modernize Karachi’s traffic management system and introduce smart monitoring tools.
According to Traffic Police DIG Pir Muhammad Shah, motorcycles and light transport vehicles (LTVs) will now have to follow a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometres per hour, while heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) such as trucks and buses cannot exceed 30 kilometres per hour.
The move aims to bring discipline to the city’s roads, which have long suffered from reckless driving and speeding violations.
To ensure the new rules are followed, cameras and speed-monitoring systems are being installed at key locations throughout Karachi. These devices will automatically track vehicle speeds and issue e-challans to violators.
Around 10,000 heavy vehicles are also being fitted with GPS trackers that will connect to the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) for real-time monitoring.
At present, TRACS is active in nearly 40% of the city, including major routes such as Sharae Faisal and several areas in District South. The system helps detect common violations such as overspeeding, wrong-way driving, signal jumping, and failure to wear helmets or seat belts.
Authorities plan to expand the system to industrial areas, including SITE, Landhi, Korangi and New Karachi, by early next year.
To build public awareness, the traffic department will launch a citywide education campaign starting November 8, highlighting the importance of road safety and responsible driving.
DIG Shah said Karachi’s upgraded Traffic Management System will be fully operational by 2026, promising smoother traffic flow, fewer accidents, and fair enforcement for all road users regardless of status or background.
