In an effort to increase traffic safety and adherence to rules, the government of Sindh has suggested a significant reform to the automobile registration laws. According to a statement released by Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon, the province would no longer permit cars to operate without a registration, terminating the current 60-day period for registration following purchase.
Before a car leaves the showroom or enters the country, it must be registered, according the new regulation. This legislation, according to Memon, aims to put an end to the widespread practice of misusing “Applied For” number plates, which has allowed unregistered cars to be driven legally during the registration period.
According to the new rules, foreign vehicles entering Karachi’s ports must register there immediately if they intend to remain in Sindh. Until they are registered, those heading to other provinces will not be driven on Sindh highways; instead, they will be transported by carriers.
In addition, the government plans to impose harsh penalties for noncompliance, with violators facing a fine of one million rupees. This move is a component of a bigger plan to enhance vehicle tracking and guarantee that every car on Sindh’s roads complies with legal requirements.
It is expected that the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 amendment will be brought up at the next cabinet meeting and that it will be approved with little opposition and a lot of support. The commitment of the Sindh government to creating safer and more controlled traffic conditions throughout the province is demonstrated by this change.
