State Plans Strict New Vehicle Towing Policy!

To address growing traffic congestion and road safety concerns caused by illegally parked and abandoned vehicles, the state transport department is preparing to introduce a new towing and parking policy. The draft policy has already been submitted to the government for approval and was formulated in line with Supreme Court directives aimed at reducing road accidents and traffic-related issues. Once approved, the government is expected to invite public suggestions and objections before implementing the policy. Officials believe the new framework will help ensure smoother traffic movement and improve road safety across urban and rural areas.

Under the proposed policy, vehicles parked in no-parking zones, on footpaths, or abandoned due to breakdowns may be immediately towed to designated parking yards. Vehicle owners will be required to pay towing charges, daily parking fees, pending challans, road tax dues, fitness certificate charges, insurance penalties, and other fines before reclaiming their vehicles. Authorities have also proposed auctioning vehicles that remain unclaimed for 30 to 45 days. To support implementation, the transport department plans to establish modern parking yards under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Proposed daily parking charges range from ₹20-30 for two-wheelers to ₹200-300 for buses, depending on urban or rural locations.