Karachi's traffic fines generate over Rs1b in revenue, reveals AIG

The Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Karachi, Javed Alam Odho, revealed that the city's traffic fines have generated more than Rs1 billion in revenue for the government.

Speaking at a ceremony in Karachi on Thursday, Odho highlighted that while traffic-related issues persist, effective management is not possible without cooperation from all relevant institutions.

Odho stated that the ongoing development projects in the city often add to the traffic congestion, and that the role of the Transport Department is crucial in addressing these concerns while stressing the importance of determining fault in accidents to ensure proper legal actions are taken.

Regarding traffic management, he clarified that setting up traffic signals is not the police's responsibility, but noted the significant efforts made in confiscating over 500,000 vehicles in the past year. He also stated that traffic conditions have improved considerably as a result of these efforts.

In his address, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah called attention to the illegal use of pressure horns, fancy number plates, and similar practices.

He revealed that action is being taken against vendors selling these illegal items. A total of more than 27,000 number plates, horns, and other prohibited items will be seized and destroyed, according to the traffic police.

Shah also announced the formation of a dedicated team to analyse traffic accidents in the city. The new Karachi Accident Analysis Team will consist of 10 members tasked with identifying the causes of accidents, collecting data, and investigating the underlying factors contributing to road incidents.

According to Shah, motorcyclists are the most frequent victims of fatal accidents in the city, with the rising number of motorcycle-related fatalities being a serious concern. He further revealed plans to launch an app aimed at improving traffic safety and providing real-time data on accidents.