Karachi, 16 December 2025 – Sindh police have announced a large-scale campaign targeting illegal vehicle number plates in Karachi, which authorities say are being used to evade e-challans.
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Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Javed Alam Odho said at a press conference that the campaign would begin on 19 December, with vehicles bearing illegal plates subject to seizure and legal action. The operation will be conducted in collaboration with the Excise Department, with staff deployed on major highways to enforce the crackdown.
The AIGP highlighted that Karachi’s traffic system has improved since the introduction of e-ticketing. At least 100,000 e-challans have been issued since the launch of the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) on 27 October. TRACS replaces manual ticketing with an automated mechanism using AI-integrated CCTV cameras to detect violations such as over-speeding, red light jumping, and helmet non-compliance.
However, critics have raised concerns over the city’s infrastructure and preparedness to support the new system effectively. Authorities said the crackdown on illegal number plates is part of broader efforts to enforce traffic regulations and enhance road safety in the city.
