Govt revises rules for towing vehicles post backlash

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The state government has decided to revise the existing towing rules following the severe backlash from the general public. The towing services in the have been briefly stopped till the change in the rules and regulations. Towing would begin only after with the changed and revised guidelines.

As per the sources privy to the discussion, the following news rules might come into effect.

• All the towing vehicles will have to travel at a speed of 10 kmph.
• Announcements before towing will be made compulsory.
• Towing vehicles should operate with siren n Photographs of vehicles parked in no parking zones must be taken in 360 degree.
• In case motorist appears within five minutes of the announcement, only no parking fine must be collected n Videography while towing is a must. Copies of the violated videos should be kept for a minimum of one month.
• Towing vehicles must have the capacity to tow 2800MM wheelbase fourwheelers.
• Towing vehicles must have the capacity to tow 2 tonnes of vehicle weight.
• Towing staff have to make an entry in the respective traffic police stations and the station’s traffic inspector must verify it.
• Body cameras is a must for towing staff and the inspector must examine the visuals.
• Towing vehicles with power steering must be used.
• Traffic ASIs should be put on towing duty on rotation basis.
• All towing vehicles should be fitted with GPS, cameras both in the front and rear.