'No Parking' fine unchanged in Bengaluru but towing fee will bleed you

BENGALURU: In a bid to curb haphazard parking and ensure free flow of traffic on city roads, parking your vehicle in a ‘no parking’ zone will now burn a hole in your pockets. The fines come into effect from Thursday, with the fine amount staying the same even as towing charges were trebled.

The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) on Tuesday issued a circular announcing the increases that vary from Rs 200 to Rs 1,500. While earlier the fine for towing a two-wheeler from a no-parking zone was Rs 300, it has been increased to Rs 650.

In the case of four-wheelers, which include car and SUVs, the towing fine has been increased from Rs 450 to Rs 1,000; For heavy vehicles, buses and trucks, the towing fine will now be Rs 1,500. Private towing vehicle operators will be smiling all the way to the bank!