Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SHP)

Bengaluru, Jul 18:  Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) have asked the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to impose a hefty fine on those who park their cars in wrong places. The BBMP is following the footsteps of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). A circular was sent In this regard by the BTP to the civic body where the fine amount was mentioned which would range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.

BMC has even levied late fees for those who fail to pay in the given time. A draft based on this model is yet to be prepared by the BBMP. P Harishekharan, additional commissioner of police (traffic) said, “We have asked the BBMP to prepare a draft by involving the other departments, as the rules have to be implemented within its corporation limits.”

Considering the absolute need to curb the number of cars parked in the illegal spaces, Harishekharan said, “It has become very difficult to manage traffic in the Central Business District (CBD) as the number of vehicles has gone up. So has the number of violations. Illegal parking causes heavy traffic congestion along the major roads of the city. We feel the existing fine amounts are not enough to deter violators. We need to impose heavy fine along the lines of the BMC. The BBMP will study it and seek approval from its council.”

Somashekhara S, chief engineer, Road Infrastructure, stated that they were looking into the rules and regulations laid down by BMC in their model. These are usually undertaken by the transport department. But since these rules have to be enforced within BBMP limits, Somashekara and his team will be required to create a draft and place it before the BBMP council.

Once through the motion will be presented to the state government for approval. The fine amount may vary based on the CBD and the newly added areas of the city.