The Sindh Transport Department has warned all transporters to strictly comply with traffic rules and the conditions of route permits, cautioning that vehicles found in violation will be seized and cases will be registered.
Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, said that all vehicles must adhere to prescribed speed limits. He stressed that overloading, wrong overtaking, speeding, reckless driving, and one-way violations must be avoided.
In a statement, he said that strict enforcement of the prescribed axle load limits under the National Highway Safety Ordinance 2000 will be ensured. The use of CNG, LPG, or LNG will be banned in inter-district transport as well as in school, college, and other educational institution vehicles. He added that the availability and proper functioning of emergency exits, first aid boxes, and fire extinguishers will be mandatory in all public service vehicles.
Sharjeel Inam Memon said that vehicles will be allowed to operate only with valid documents, including registration, fitness certificates, and route permits, and only on approved routes. The use of bypasses and link roads, including the Indus Highway (N-55) and Mehran Highway, will be prohibited for heavy vehicles. All drivers must possess a valid HTV driving license.
He further said that journeys exceeding 322 kilometers will require the presence of two qualified HTV-licensed drivers. He noted that several transport operators are running public service and freight vehicles without route permits or fitness certificates, or with expired documents, which is a clear violation of the Motor Vehicle Rules and route permit conditions.
Sharjeel Inam Memon directed all transporters and operators to obtain or renew route permits for their vehicles by February 28, 2026. After the deadline, a special campaign will be launched in coordination with the Secretary PTA, RTAs, Traffic Police, and District Administration. In cases of non-compliance, vehicles will be seized, FIRs will be registered against operators, and vehicle registrations will be suspended by the Excise Department.
He added that overdue route permits will be cancelled and reallocated to other eligible transporters after the payment of government dues and completion of required clearances.