Three more die in Karachi traffic mishaps in 24 hours

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KARACHI: Three people have lost their lives in separate road accidents across Karachi during the last two hours, which has highlighted the city’s ongoing struggle with heavy vehicle deaths.

Rescue officials said the latest incident took place on Monday in Block 6 of Gulshan -e -Iqbal, where a motorcyclist, identified as Karimullah, was killed after being hit by a water tanker.

Earlier, a motorcyclist was killed and killed by a vehicle in Korangi, while another died after falling from a motorcycle in Faisal No. 2.

Accidents increase the growing tool for heavy vehicle traffic related to heavy vehicles in the city. On Sunday, a pedestrian was killed in the Baldia Sector 8 by a high -speed water tanker, while a dumper truck hit five people, including two women, after a rickshaw crashed in a rickshaw in Naval Colony.

These incidents reflect the threat posed by heavy vehicles across the city despite sanctions imposed by the government. In a similar case, on April 14, a woman was killed when a motorcycle collided with a motorcycle near Orangi Town No. 5. Police confirmed that the driver was arrested and a case was registered in the case.

So far this year, more than 100 people have been killed in accidents related to dumpers and other heavy traffic vehicles, raising serious questions on the effectiveness of traffic regulations in Metropolis.

In response to the growing crisis, Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi recently ordered the installation of cameras and trackers on all heavy transport vehicles (HTV), including dumpers, water tankers and oil tankers.

This directive came after the goods transporters were removed from a strike that disrupted ports. According to the new measures, each HTV must have three cameras: front, back and inside the vehicle to monitor the driver’s behavior.

In addition, the Sindh government has banned the heavy movement of vehicles during the day and imposed a speed limit of 30 km per hour in the city’s boundaries. Dumpers are now banned on roads between 10am and 6pm.

With data accessible data at the DIG Traffic Office, HTV will also be applied with safety guardians and trackers. Transporters have agreed to ensure vehicle fitness within three to six months and submit progress reports every 10 days.

Recognizing the steps taken, the transporter leaders noted that the deadline for full compliance on May 1 is not practical and it has requested more time.

Despite efforts to improve road safety, there is a violation of violations. DIG Traffic has directed intense implementation, resulting in the implementation of 13,300 challan, 88 registered cases, and several vehicles last week.

Under a new SOP, 11 roads have been named Zenki and other 1+2 or 1+4 rickshaws. However, these vehicles work on limited roads with clear immunity. Even in areas where the police are present, the implementation is very low, the rickshaw is independently taken to the city’s streets.

According to officials, the fines can be increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 20,000, and more strategies are developing. However, the implementation is hindered by the lack of proper registration, the unclear route permit, and the operation of the larger 1+4 and 1+6 seater rickshaws on the routes designated for small vehicles.

Regarding heavy traffic regulations, the implementation is weak. While the requirements of the fitness certificate are lacking, the actual verification of the license is lacking.

The challenge is in operational requirement. Stopping essential services like a water tanker can affect the utility of the city. As a result, when there are policies, their implementation on earth is limited.