The city traffic police have resumed the towing of illegally parked vehicles in Nashik, Nashik Road, and Deolali Camp areas after a long break. The operation, which restarted on Thursday (March 6), was carried out at a slow pace on the first day. A total of 18 two-wheelers and three cars were towed from no-parking zones, and fines were imposed on the violators.
The towing operation had been halted for the past few months due to the expiry of the contractor’s agreement. During this period, the city witnessed severe traffic congestion due to haphazard parking. Areas under the jurisdiction of Upnagar, Nashik Road, and Deolali Camp police stations were among the most affected. However, with the operation back on track, the traffic police have promised strict action against illegal parking.
The city traffic control branch has made it clear that political leaders and their supporters will not be given any special treatment. If their vehicles are found in no-parking zones, they too will be towed, and penalties will be imposed without exceptions.
The towing operation is being carried out in several police station jurisdictions, including Bhadrakali, Mumbai Naka, Sarkarwada, and Gangapur. The seized vehicles are being taken to the traffic branch office on Sharanpur Road. The fines are as follows: two-wheelers ₹736, cars ₹800, and three-wheelers ₹800.
For Nashik Road, Upnagar, and Deolali Camp areas, towed vehicles will be taken to the Traffic Branch Unit-4 at the Divisional Commissioner’s office. The fines in these areas are ₹700 for two-wheelers, ₹1,050 for cars, and ₹600 for rickshaws. The penalty includes a standard government fine of ₹500.
Before towing, an announcement will be made via loudspeakers. The entire operation will be recorded on video, and CCTV cameras will be installed on towing vans for transparency. If a driver is present and willing to pay the fine on the spot, their vehicle will be released immediately. Traffic officials have been instructed to ensure fair enforcement, and strict action will be taken if any complaints arise against contract workers.
With the towing operation back in full swing, Nashik’s traffic police aim to bring discipline to the city’s roads and reduce congestion caused by illegal parking.