Illegally parked vehicles hold city’s neighbourhood roads hostage (opens original article in a new tab)

Illegally parked vehicles in Thiruvananthapuram are causing traffic congestion, pedestrian safety issues, and inconvenience for residents, with existing parking facilities failing to resolve the problem.

• Illegal overnight parking and disorderly parking in residential areas obstruct traffic and inconvenience residents
• Residents report hazardous conditions for pedestrians and school students due to obstructive parking
• Parked vehicles reduce road capacity, increase fuel consumption, and cause longer commuting times
• Obstructive parking is a punishable offence under the Motor Vehicle Act with fines up to ₹15,000
• Thiruvananthapuram has 27 pay-and-park facilities but many motorists still park illegally