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- Bengaluru Traffic Police filed 10.99 lakh illegal parking cases between January and August 2026.
- The number of recorded violations matches the total for the entire previous year.
- Officials report minimal improvements to traffic congestion despite increased enforcement measures like towing and dedicated patrols.
- Frequent government-offered penalty concessions are cited as a primary reason for the lack of effective deterrence.
What to watch next
- Potential increase in traffic violation fines in Bengaluru
- Effectiveness of government policy on penalty concessions
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Krishna Byre Gowda
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister
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“urging an increase in the penalty for driving on footpaths”
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…roll out the concession window,” the officer explained. The lower fine structure was also recently flagged by Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, who had even written to the Transport Minister, urging an increase in the penalty for driving on footpaths . The haphazard parking also falls in the same category. Published - September 20, 2026 06:17 pm IST…
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