Karachi traffic police have released data from the newly launched e-challan system, which went into effect on Monday.
According to reports, more than Rs12.5 million in fines were issued within just six hours of the system’s launch.
Police said a total of 2,662 challans were recorded during the first six hours. These included 419 for overspeeding, three for lane violations, four for stop-line violations, 1,535 for not wearing seatbelts, 166 for crossing red lights, and 507 for riding motorcycles without helmets.
The report added that four challans were issued for wrong-way driving on one-way streets, seven for tinted windows, five for wrong parking, 32 for using mobile phones while driving, three for driving in the wrong direction, and another five for illegal or no-parking violations.
Officials said the e-challan system marks a major step forward in improving traffic monitoring and aims to encourage citizens to follow traffic rules.
The traffic police urged citizens to cooperate by adhering to traffic laws, adding that public support will help further enhance the system’s effectiveness.