Karachi:
Dashboard cameras, cabin cameras and back cameras must be installed in heavy vehicles to assess the driver’s behavior, Sindh Police IG said during a meeting held at Central Police Office to find sustainable solutions for Karachi’s rising traffic accidents.
The meeting decided to instruct truck and dump owners to install cameras, trackers and protective screens within three months to improve road safety.
According to Sindh -Police spokesman, the meeting was led by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon and participated by Karachi -Commissioner Syed Hasan Zaidi, Karachi -Politich Chef Javed Alam Odho, Provincial Transport Secretary Asad Zaman, Zonal Digs, Digs of Driving License and Traffic, District and Traffic SSS, as Representatives from PTA, RTA, and others relevant.
During the session, Traffic provided a detailed information about Karachi’s traffic problems, causes of accidents and both short and long-term measures to improve road safety.
He emphasized that traffic accidents have increased significantly in recent months, especially in Malir and West districts.
The main causes include untrent drivers who drive heavy vehicles, poor road conditions and poorly maintained vehicles, mental and physical health problems among drivers, lack of traffic signals and infrastructure and the traditional, ineffective challenge (fine) system.
He told the meeting that in order to tackle these issues, internationally standardized driver training programs and the establishment of certified driving schools in both public and private sectors were considered essential.
Karachi -Commissioner Syed Hasan Zaidi pointed out that both heavy and light vehicles are contributing to fatal accidents and stressed the need for immediate, practical steps to prevent traffic ups.
The provincial transport secretary informed the meeting that the Fitness Inspectorate has already begun, with two gyms in operation and six more set to open in the coming months. He suggested that commercial driver’s license should only be issued to drivers certified by an accredited driving school.
Mandatory cameras, Trackers
Karachi -Police Chief Javed Alam Odho emphasized that it is urgent to install trackers and cameras in heavy vehicles, calling for collaboration with relevant stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy. He also advocated public-private partnerships to establish driver education schools.
During the meeting, IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon issued clear directives that truck and dump owners must install cameras, trackers and protective wheel screens within three months to monitor overpower.
He said campaigns with public attention should be launched to train truck drivers and owners about these security measures.
In addition, the supreme policeman of Sindh instructed that dashboard cameras, cabin cameras and rear-range cameras must be installed to assess driver behavior.
He also instructed the Traffic Engineering Bureau to set and show speed limits for heavy traffic. Memon said a proposal to transform the Traffic Engineering Bureau into a traffic authority will be submitted to the Sindh government.
In addition, the Sindh police will recommend stricter sanctions to the government, including doubling fines for unpaid challenge, mandatory dope and fatigue tests for drivers, enforcement of weight restrictions and standardized motorcycle number plates.
Sindh Chief Minister has instructed six major roads in Karachi to be developed as a model road and an immediate digital integration of police, excise duties, transport and traffic authorities have been proposed to streamline operations.
