Mangaluru: Police phone-in - Strict action assured against haphazard parking


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Jul 20: Police Commissioner T R Suresh said, “We are not bound by any rules whilst taking action against owners who park their vehicles on roads which leads to traffic congestion.”

He was speaking in the weekly phone-in programme at police commissioner's office on Friday, July 20. He said, “Recently, we found that lot of vehicles were parked outside marriage halls that led to traffic congestion on public roads. We have not restricted ourselves only to take action against vehicles parked outside marriage halls, but also those parked on the roads.

A caller from Nandigudde complained about garages in the stretch of Kotichennaya circle to KMC Attavar, repairing vehicles on the road leading to inconvenience to the public and school going children.

While a caller from Jeppu complained about road side parking in the stretch of Kankanady - Valencia - Jeppu leading to traffic congestion in the area, a couple of other callers raised similar parking issues in Baikampaady and Surathkal.

A caller from Katipalla complained lack of seats for senior citizens and not providing tickets at concession rates in private buses.

Another caller from GH Road complained that there was no bus stand on GHS road, “We can notice lot of two wheelers parked on the either sides of the road in the area which makes it difficult for passengers to board buses,” he said.

A caller from Bejai urged to install humps near Bejai museum as vehicles approach at high speeds in the area. Police commissioner T R Suresh said, “We will examine the road and if required will definitely install humps in the area.”

Another caller from Kadri complained about buses stopping under Kadri dwara for passengers leading to traffic problems.

A caller from Bunder complained about a building which is on the verge of collapsing. Police commissioner T R Suresh said, "We will ask the corporation authorities to clear the building and take necessary action.

While a caller from Kodical complained about buses arriving to Kodical skipping their trip in the night, another caller complained about vehicles parked on the either sides of the road at Vas Lane.

A caller from Bejai complained that buses going to State Bank were sometimes diverted at Jail Road leaving passengers going to PVS high and dry.

As many as 33 calls were received during the programme.

The phone-in programme is held every Friday from 10 am to 11 am where callers can call on 0824–2220801 and 0824–2220830 and can directly express their grievances to the police commissioner.

DCP Crime and traffic Uma Prashanth, DCP law and order Hanumanthraya, ACP traffic Manjunath Shetty and others were present.

  

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  • MOHAN D.KUMAR, Kanekarabettu,MANGALORE

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    city and Service Buses parking Road side between Valencia church and Souterpeta Road for the last several years. Night 8:30 Pm to Morning 6:30AM.
    during the night very difficult walking public, 2 wheel and f wheel vehicles.
    Hope Police Commissioner office will take action against Bus owner.

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  • Ranjith, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Why can't authority make paid road side parking wherever it is possible. There are places some people come and park their vehicles in the morning and catch buses to go to other places. They come only in the evening to take their vehicle as if they only pay road tax. Most of the time single person with car that too within the distance of just two Km. from the bus stops. If anyone see at Kadri junction in front of Photo lab some 40 to 50 two Wheelers lying since morning g till evening without leaving a gap to people two walk. Please make paid parking so that all vehicle owners can use their vehicles when it is necessary.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Bengaluru/Katapadi

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Good step to ensure law and order with discipline

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  • Robert Pais, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Please heavily fine citibuses that do not have proper brake lights , indicator lights etc.
    Also citibuses that are poorely maintained emit noxious half burnt diesel fumes - leading source of cancer causing chemicals as well as triggers of asthma attacks.

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  • JK, southkanara

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Good move by the Trafic police and ACP...

    Sir, please see that even in MANNAGUDDA JUNCTION, We could see lots of vehicles/including Four wheelers part their vehicle adjacent to barricade near Gurji Junction. Here some venders have put stalls to sell their hot PODI AND AMBADE .... This will be a nuisance for other people who move in that road... They just come in wrong side and part vehicle facing Urva market road.... VERY dangerous for old aged people who move here to take vegetable, flowers and grocery.... Pl. place One constable here to see that parking is avoided,,,, even Route No.31 has a Stop here.,..

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Towing haphazard parked vehicles & charging Rs. 650 fine will bring in a lot of revenue to our Police ...

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  • Harekal Yajnanarayana to, Kulai, Mangàluru-575019

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    So you are saying, Police by towing vehicles make money. It is other way round. Vehicle owners have good money to ay penalty. It is " I do not care" attitude.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Let arrogant people pay fines while Police can utilize this money for Police housing & education ...

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  • Ahmed K. C., Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    Quote "Strict action assured against haphazard parking"
    And no action against MCC for not creating enough of parking spaces in the city ?
    You buy a vehicle and pay hefty taxes
    You buy fuel and pay huge taxes
    For the use of road you pay toll charges.
    And all the department people make a living out of above collections.
    In return you get only STRICT ACTIONS

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Sat, Jul 21 2018

    My humble submission is that the fines should be enhanced considerably to ensure that traffic offenders feel the pinch.

    The existing level of fines were in vogue in the past when rupee value was low.

    It is good to see that The Police Commissioner, Police Deputy commissioners and the Assistant commissioner of Police are directing their attention to the situation to help the public.

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