Pune: Revised Parking Rule, no towing charges if driver of errant vehicle present

Pune Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar has introduced a significant update regarding the handling of illegal parking. He announced that if a vehicle is parked in a no-parking zone or improperly parked, and the driver is present during enforcement action, no towing charges will be levied. However the driver will face penalty for parking violation. The commissioner also told the towing agency to train their staff not to be rude to parking violators.

Currently, a private company is responsible for towing improperly parked vehicles. Complaints have been received about misconduct by towing workers towards vehicle drivers. In response, CP Amitesh Kumar issued a circular and organized a meeting between towing company representatives and Pune Police officers.

According to the new directives, if the driver is present during enforcement for parking violations, towing charges should not be imposed, regardless of whether the driver is aware of local parking rules or is from out of town. Furthermore, police personnel in towing vans are instructed to announce violations through loudspeakers. CP Amitesh Kumar also emphasized that police personnel should carry e-challans and walkie-talkies.

For no-parking violations, the fines are as follows:

• Two-wheeler: Rs 500 (including GST) + Towing Charge of Rs 285 = Total Rs 785.
• Four-wheeler: Rs 500 (including GST) + Towing Charge of Rs 571 = Total Rs 1,071.