Karachi’s faceless e-challan system made an immediate impact, issuing 2,662 traffic tickets worth more than Rs12.5 million within just six hours of its launch, according to a report released by Karachi Traffic Police. The new digital system, officially titled the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS), aims to revolutionize the city’s traffic management by replacing the manual ticketing process with an automated, AI-powered monitoring mechanism.
The Karachi’s Faceless E-Challan System recorded 419 violations for overspeeding, 1,535 for not wearing seat belts, 166 for red-light jumping, and 507 for riding motorcycles without helmets. The report also detailed tickets for other offenses, including four for driving on lane lines, three for stop-line violations, seven for tinted windows, 32 for mobile phone use while driving, and several cases of illegal parking and wrong-way driving.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the system at the Central Police Office, calling it a major step in the province’s digital transformation and governance reforms. The CM explained that TRACS uses advanced AI-integrated CCTV cameras to automatically detect violations such as speeding, red-light jumping, and helmet non-compliance, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and fairness by eliminating human discretion and potential bias.
To facilitate citizens, TRACS Sahulat Centres have been established at major traffic offices and police stations, where individuals can pay fines, verify violations, or contest challans. Additionally, the TRACS app allows drivers to track their violations and make online payments securely through integrated systems connected to excise, taxation, NADRA e-Sahulat, and the driving license database.
Currently, 200 smart cameras are operational across Karachi, with plans to expand to 12,000 cameras city-wide and eventually across Sindh. The system is also linked with the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) to ensure transparent oversight and quick resolution of grievances.
This initiative marks a new era of accountability and modernization in Karachi’s traffic regulation system, highlighting the provincial government’s commitment to road safety, transparency, and citizen convenience.