The Sindh government has amended the Sindh Motor Vehicle Rules 1969 to introduce stricter age limits, fitness checks, and safety requirements for vehicles. The move is aimed at improving road safety, reducing accidents, and modernizing transport across the province.
🚍 Age Limits for Vehicles
According to Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the following age restrictions will now apply:
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Inter-provincial routes: Vehicles older than 20 years will not be permitted.
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Intercity routes: Vehicles above 25 years of age will be banned.
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Within cities: Vehicles can operate up to a maximum age of 35 years.
Memon emphasized that these restrictions are necessary to remove unsafe and outdated vehicles from the roads.
✅ Mandatory Fitness & Roadworthiness Tests
All heavy commercial vehicles must now obtain a fitness certificate from official transport department centers.
Penalties for non-compliance include:
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First violation → Small fine
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Second violation → Rs. 200,000 fine
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Third violation → Rs. 300,000 fine
The fines will be deposited directly into the Sindh government’s online account.
🛡️ Mandatory Tracking & Safety Systems
Every heavy and light commercial vehicle must be fitted with modern safety systems, including:
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GPS tracking device
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Front and rear cameras
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Driver-monitoring camera
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360-degree camera system
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Under-run protection guards (to protect smaller vehicles and motorbikes)
If any of these systems are missing or deliberately disabled, the vehicle will be seized for 14 days. Owners failing to fix issues within that time will face permanent cancellation of registration.
⏳ One-Year Transition Period
The government has allowed a one-year adjustment period for vehicle owners to comply with the new rules. After this grace period, strict enforcement and penalties will begin.
⚠️ Why It Matters
These reforms mark one of the biggest updates to Sindh’s transport rules in decades. By phasing out old vehicles and enforcing modern safety systems, the government aims to:
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Reduce accidents caused by faulty vehicles
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Modernize public and private transport
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Enhance road safety for both drivers and passengers
👉 With these new rules, vehicle owners in Sindh need to upgrade, certify, and modernize their fleets if they want to continue operating on provincial, intercity, or urban routes.
