Government’s Stress on Karachi-Issued Heavy Vehicle Driving Licenses for Sindh’s Governor Kamran Tessori
Governor Sindh has recommended that drivers of heavy vehicles in the bustling city be required to hold driving licenses issued within the metropolis. In a statement, he expressed deep concern over the rising number of traffic accidents involving these large machines. He highlighted today’s tragic incident where citizens lost their lives following an accident caused by such trucks:
- Many drivers operating heavy vehicles in Karachi hail from other provinces and lack knowledge of local regulations.
- Some highway operators, primarily dumper drivers, have been found driving under the influence of drugs—a serious violation that has prompted him to call for stringent measures against them. He stated: “Heavy vehicle drivers without Karachi-issued licenses should be barred from operating on city roads.”
Moreover, he emphasized the urgent need to implement timing restrictions on dumpers due to growing resentment among citizens over these accidents and their impacts. Earlier in a day full of unfortunate events:
- Two motorcyclists lost their lives when they were hit by speeding cars—a car first struck them, sending one rider tumbling onto the road where he was run over by oncoming traffic; another accident involved two women who received injuries after a collision. Nearly 9,000 accidents resulted in fatalities and thousands of injuries throughout Karachi during 2024 according to rescue services.
In summary:
- To reduce these tragic incidents, the governor urges authorities to take immediate action against unlicensed drivers as well as those impaired by drugs or alcohol in heavy vehicles—especially trucks and dumper operators with a history of negligence.