The Sindh government has imposed age limits on heavy vehicles operating across the province including in Karachi.
According to a notification amending the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules, 1969, the age limit for heavy vehicles operating within cities has been set at 35 years, for intercity routes at 25 years, and for interprovincial routes at 20 years.
Vehicles older than these limits will not be granted permits.
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the amendments make it mandatory for heavy commercial vehicle owners to comply with the new requirements, including obtaining fitness certificates, adhering to the prescribed age limits, and installing modern safety systems.
“All fitness certificates will be issued only at centres set up by the transport department, and violators will face heavy fines payable directly to the Sindh government’s online account,” he said.
He said that violations will be penalised in stages, with minor fines at first, followed by Rs200,000 for a second offence and up to Rs300,000 for a third offence. Within a year, roadworthiness tests will become compulsory for all heavy vehicles, he said.
