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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.

Challan Dekhao Team8 November 20254 min read
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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.

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Verified facts & sources (2025)

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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