A Karachi resident has reportedly received two electronic challans within 25 days for allegedly not wearing a seat belt, even though his vehicle was parked at home.
The challans, each valued at Rs10,000, were issued against a 1987-model car. Officials say the violations occurred on a different vehicle carrying the same number plate. The first challan was recorded on November 23 near Punjab Chowrangi, while the second appeared on December 18 at Hub Toll Plaza. Both challans include photographs showing the same individual driving the vehicle.
Authorities suspect that criminals may have affixed the old number plate to a newer car, which reportedly travels across multiple provinces, including Balochistan. Police have asked the resident to submit a formal application to clarify the matter and resolve the discrepancies.
This is not an isolated incident. Since the launch of TRACS in Karachi, traffic issues have reduced somewhat, but glitches in the e-challan system continue to trouble citizens. In November, another resident received an e-challan worth Rs25,000 while his vehicle was allegedly parked at home.
A resident of Gulistan-e-Johar shared that his vehicle was at home when he received a ticket for a traffic violation near Avari Tower. These repeated errors highlight concerns about the accuracy of the electronic challan system and its potential misuse by criminals.
The authorities have assured citizens that such cases are being investigated and stressed the importance of submitting proper documentation to correct mistakes. Meanwhile, citizens are urged to monitor their vehicles and challenge any wrongful e-challans, especially when their cars are parked at home.
As the e-challan system continues to expand, incidents like these underline the need for stricter verification measures to ensure that vehicles are not wrongly penalized. The police have emphasized that corrective actions will be taken to prevent such issues from recurring.
This case serves as a reminder for vehicle owners to remain vigilant, as mistakes in automated traffic systems can lead to unnecessary financial and legal troubles, even if the vehicle is parked at home.
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