KARACHI: Motorcycles, buses and rickshaws will be required to use separate lanes on Sharea Faisal, with violators facing fines under a new traffic management plan announced by the Karachi Traffic Police.
The initiative, unveiled by DIG Traffic Peer Muhammad Shah, aims to introduce structured lane discipline on one of the city’s busiest arteries using an existing network of surveillance cameras.
Shah told Pakinomist news that the system is initially implemented at Sharea Faisal, where enforcement infrastructure is already in place.
A month-long awareness campaign will be conducted before formal enforcement begins on June 1, he said, explaining that it would give commuters an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the new lane rules.
According to the plan, motorcycles, buses, rickshaws and other light transport vehicles, including Mazdas, will use the two leftmost lanes.
The remaining lanes – varying between two and three depending on the stretch – will be reserved for faster movement, including cars and double cabs.
The top traffic officer said enforcement will be supported by the existing camera system, which will issue e-tickets directly to violators.
He added that fines have been fixed according to vehicle category, with motorcycles and rickshaws fined Rs2,500 and buses Rs7,500 for violations.
Shah said the initiative is designed to improve traffic flow and introduce lane discipline in Karachi for the first time in a structured manner.
