The Mumbai traffic department is very strict with parking on Mumbai roads. If you leave your car in a no-parking zone for a few minutes, your car will surely be towed away. You have to be very particular while parking your two-wheeler / four-wheeler because if your car / bike gets towed, there is a penalty / charge which you have to pay.

The Mumbai traffic police has set certain rules which you have to obey if you don’t want your car to be towed:

• No Parking – Dont park in a ‘No-parking’ zone
• Double Parking – No Double parking is allowed
• Footpath parking – Dont park your car or bike on the footpath meant for pedestrians
• Corner parking – If there is an intersection, don’t corner park your car. Leave at least 50m from the side of the road
• Wrong direction parking
• Angular parking
• Parking at bus stop / Taxi stand
• Parking at Gate / Entrance
• Parking on bridges
• Parking at light junctions (traffic signals)

How much do I have to pay if my car (4 wheeler) gets towed?

If your car gets towed, you have to pay Rs 200/- as fine and Rs 100/- as towing charge. Total Rs 300/-

How much do I have to pay if my bike/scooter (2 wheeler) gets towed?

If your bike / scooter gets towed, you have to pay Rs 100/- as fine and Rs 100/- as towing charge. Total Rs 200/-