How to not end up with a Parking fine?
The increasing population has increased the use of automobiles, giving rise to the problem of parking. Have you wondered what happens if you don't park your vehicle properly? Wrong parking can lead to severe traffic congestion, and with that, a decrease in road safety also follows.
Moreover, you can also be made to pay the parking fine, and your vehicle can be towed away.
No Parking refers to the indication that a person cannot park his/her vehicle in a particular area. This area is defined by a sign, and the rule applies to the area under the influence of this sign.
These signs are generally in red and black colours, written on a whiteboard. The types of No Parking Signs are:
No parking in a particular period: If the time or days of the week are written on the board along with the sign, it means you cannot park your vehicle in that area in that particular period.
According to the New Motor Vehicle Act, 2019, the following are the parking rules in India:
Avoid leaving your car parked in an area where it can restrict traffic, be inconvenient, or endanger others.
Make sure you are parking your car as per the road signs or markings that specify how to do so.
There is no parking in the following areas:
In areas where parking is not allowed or in no-parking zones.
On footpaths or at a considerable distance away from pathways.
Without the permission of the owner, on private property.
On a major expressway or highway with heavy traffic.
On the wrong side of the street.
On the centrally marked, uninterrupted white path.
In front of any building's entrance.
Close to any bus stops, schools, or entrances to hospitals.
Whenever there is a traffic light or a pedestrian crossing.
If somebody fails to follow the above-mentioned rules, he/she is liable to pay a fine. The amount of fine varies from region to region. However, the parking fee is higher in metropolitan cities as compared to other places.
One has to pay towing charges for the vehicle separately, depending on the size of the vehicle.
Do remember these the next time you are in your car.
It is important to have good parking sense wherever you go. In this era of modern technologies, we suggest you opt for hassle-free parking. Book your parking spot with us. Also, download our Park+ app for easy access to parking spots even before you reach the spot.