KARACHI: In a significant development aimed at preventing heavy traffic accidents, the Sindh government has made concrete progress in implementing its policy to install mandatory GPS trackers in heavy vehicles such as dumpers and water tankers.
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the installation of GPS trackers will assist in monitoring and managing heavy vehicle movements, thereby playing a key role in reducing accidents on Karachi’s busy roads, said a press release issued here on Sunday.
He has reiterated his firm stance on enforcing road safety regulations and has called on all vehicle owners to comply with legal requirements.
The CM was informed that 3,391 water tankers operating in the city have been equipped with GPS trackers till Sunday.
Additionally, 28 dumpers, 82 oil tankers, 214 passenger buses and 214 small trucks have had trackers installed. The system also covers 2,763 large trucks and 137 trailers operating within the city.
Since April 9, authorities have impounded 31,677 motorbikes, while action has been taken against 2,719 vehicles for violations such as fancy number plates and tinted windows. A total of 515 heavy and light traffic vehicles (HTVs/LTVs) have been impounded.
Additionally, 25 vehicle registrations have been recommended for cancellation and 491 registrations have been suggested for temporary suspension with conditional release by motor vehicle inspectors.
Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2025
