Karachi Speed Limits 2025 — Complete Guide to Avoid E‑Challan
Up‑to‑date speed limits for Karachi’s main roads, residential streets, Lyari Expressway, and nearby highways—plus enforcement notes and tips.
Last updated: November 08, 2025
Karachi Road Speed Limits (2025)
TL;DR: On major Karachi city roads, the cap is 60 km/h for motorcycles and light vehicles (LTVs) and 30 km/h for heavy transport vehicles (HTVs). Enforcement is camera‑based with e‑challans.
Why it matters: overspeeding is among the most commonly auto‑ticketed violations under the 2025 e‑challan rollout. Staying within limits keeps you safe and avoids fines.
Official 2025 city limits
- Uniform limits on main roads announced in Nov 2025:
- Cars/LTVs and motorcycles: 60 km/h
- HTVs (buses, trucks): 30 km/h
- Enforcement continues to expand via speed‑monitoring cameras across major corridors.
Note: These are city‑road limits. Different (higher) caps apply on highways/motorways outside city limits. Always follow posted signs.
Speed limits by corridor
Below is a practical table for common Karachi routes. Where the city policy applies, limits are shown as 60/30 (light vehicles & bikes / heavy vehicles). Special cases are noted.
| Road / Corridor | Cars & Motorcycles | Heavy Vehicles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrah‑e‑Faisal | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| University Road | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| M.A. Jinnah Road | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Rashid Minhas Road | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Shahrah‑e‑Pakistan | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Shaheed‑e‑Millat Expressway (urban) | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Treated as city arterial unless signage says otherwise. |
| Korangi Road / Korangi Industrial Rd | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Khayaban‑e‑Ittehad (DHA) | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| I.I. Chundrigar Road | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Mai Kolachi / M.T. Khan Rd | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Tariq Road (PECHS) | 60 km/h | 30 km/h | Citywide rule applies. |
| Lyari Expressway | 80 km/h | — | Special case: typically 80 km/h cap; bikes and heavy vehicles not allowed. |
| Northern Bypass (M‑10) | Follow signage | Follow signage | Treated as highway‑standard; obey posted limits. |
Tip: If there’s no signboard on a major urban corridor, assume 60 km/h (cars/bikes) and 30 km/h (HTVs).
Residential streets & school zones
Karachi Traffic Police’s Nov 2025 update didn’t publish separate residential caps. As practical safety guidance in urban Pakistan:
- Urban arterials: up to 80 km/h maximum (policy/guideline level; cities may set lower)
- Residential and hilly areas: typically 50–70 km/h
- Near schools/hospitals/mosques: target around 40 km/h and obey local signage, wardens, and temporary limits
When in doubt, drive moderately and leave braking distance—especially near pedestrian areas.
Highways, motorways, and expressways nearby
- Motorways (outside the city) commonly signpost 120 km/h for cars and 110 km/h for certain LTVs; strict enforcement applies.
- Northern Bypass (M‑10) and other highway‑standard links follow posted signs; do not assume city caps.
- Lyari Expressway is generally posted at 80 km/h, with motorcycle/heavy‑vehicle restrictions.
Always follow on‑ground signage over any general guideline.
Penalties and e‑challan tips
- Overspeeding is among the top camera‑detected violations in Karachi.
- Fines vary by vehicle type and offense severity. See exact amounts for your vehicle in our interactive violations table.
- Repeated violations or severe excess speed can lead to higher penalties.
Related tools and guides:
- View exact fine amounts in the Violations Table
- See traffic camera locations across Karachi
- How to pay a traffic challan online
Related guides
- Traffic Violations and Fine Rates in Karachi
- Karachi Traffic Police E‑Challan System
- Complete Guide to E‑Challan in Karachi
Verified facts & sources (2025)
- Karachi Traffic Police/KTP and Safe City communications on e‑challan rollout and common violations: Karachi Traffic Police · KTP press releases
- News coverage of citywide speed‑limit update (Nov 2025): Express Tribune — “Karachi sets new speed limits for all major roads” (Nov 2025): https://tribune.com.pk/story/2575294/karachi-sets-new-speed-limits-for-all-major-roads
- News coverage of policy update (Nov 2025): ProPakistani — “New speed limits announced across Karachi; 60 for LTV/motorcycles, 30 for HTV”: https://propakistani.pk/2025/11/02/new-speed-limits-announced-across-karachi/
- Motorway/highway enforcement context and 2025 updates: Pakistan Today — https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/03/overspeeding-on-motorways-can-now-lead-to-firs/ · LCCI brief — https://lcci.pk/new-motorway-speed-limit-fines-firs-for-violators/
Always follow the posted limit and the amount/due date shown on your challan/receipt. Enforcement evolves with the 2025 rollout.
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