GBA Authorises Fines for Hazardous Roadside Parking in Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a notification empowering traffic police to impose fines on vehicles parked in hazardous conditions across the city, aiming to improve road safety and traffic flow.

Key Details

• Notification issued under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024

• Traffic police authorised to levy and collect fines

• Applicable across the Greater Bengaluru region

Fine Structure:

• ₹650 for two-wheelers

• ₹1,000 for other vehicles

Violations Covered:

• Parking in no-parking zones

• Parking on footpaths

• Parking near junctions and intersections

• Double parking

• Any parking causing obstruction to traffic

Background

• Action follows repeated concerns raised by Bengaluru Traffic Police

• Improper parking identified as a major cause of:

Traffic congestion

• Road safety risks

• Pedestrian obstruction

• Proposal approved after coordination meetings with relevant authorities

Implications

• Expected to:

Reduce congestion on major and internal roads

• Improve pedestrian safety

• Strengthen compliance with traffic rules

• Experts highlight the need for adequate designated parking infrastructure

Important Date

• Notification issued: February 24, 2026