Sindh CM Launches AI-Powered Traffic Regulation System to Transform Road Safety and Governance

Staff Reporter

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday inaugurated the Traffic Regulation and Citation System (TRACS) at the Central Police Office (CPO), a landmark step in the province’s ongoing digital transformation and governance reforms.

Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister described TRACS as “far more than a technological upgrade—it is a manifestation of Sindh’s commitment to transparency, modernization, and improved citizen services.”

The AI-driven e-ticketing platform replaces the outdated manual challan process, using CCTV cameras integrated with artificial intelligence to automatically detect violations such as speeding, red-light jumping, and helmet non-compliance. The system aims to eliminate human discretion and bias, ensuring fairness and accountability in traffic enforcement.

“Through TRACS, we are harnessing technology to serve and protect citizens more effectively,” Shah said. “It’s not just a Police Department project—it’s a reform for every citizen.”.

A Technological Leap in Traffic Enforcement

The TRACS system connects with multiple databases, including Excise & Taxation, Driving License System, NADRA e-Sahulat, and secure digital payment gateways, allowing citizens to view and pay fines online or via mobile devices. A dedicated TRACS mobile app enables real-time monitoring of violations and digital settlement of challans.

In its first phase, 200 smart cameras have been installed across Karachi, with plans to expand coverage to 12,000 cameras citywide before scaling to other districts in Sindh. To ensure accessibility, TRACS Sahulat Centres at major traffic offices and police stations will assist citizens in paying fines, clarifying violations, and contesting challans. Oversight and transparency will be ensured through coordination with the Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC).

Data-Driven Road Safety

Citing data showing 684 traffic accident fatalities in Karachi between August 2024 and October 2025, Shah highlighted the system’s potential to improve public safety through consistent, technology-backed enforcement. He said traffic officers had undergone specialized training for a smooth transition to the new framework.

“If you want to know how civilised a nation is, look at its traffic,” he remarked, proposing a two-step penalty system—a warning for first-time offenders and stricter penalties for repeat violations—to encourage responsible driving.

Digital Transformation and Ongoing Reforms

The Chief Minister noted that TRACS builds on previous Sindh Police innovations such as the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S4), Talash App for criminal identification, and OTELI App for employee verification.

“Sindh Police has set a new benchmark in digital transformation,” Shah said. “With TRACS, we are not only making roads safer but also restoring public trust and making governance truly citizen-centric.”

He praised law enforcement agencies—including the Sindh Police, Rangers, and other partners—for their progress in digitalization and successful operations across the province, especially in Katcha areas, where 72 dacoits have surrendered.

The inauguration ceremony at CM House was attended by Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, Provincial Ministers Nasir Shah, Saeed Ghani, Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Riaz Shah Shirazi, and senior police officials including IG Ghulam Nabi Memon, Additional IG Karachi Javed Odho, and DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah.

The event began with the unveiling of the TRACS plaque, followed by a detailed briefing on the system’s operations and objectives. The implementation of TRACS will begin immediately, promising safer roads, improved accountability, and greater public convenience for the people of Karachi and Sindh.