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Something to think about - October 2005
Towing menace I -
By Gaurang Damani
A “PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION” (PIL Lodging No.
2466/2005) was filed in Mumbai High court on 14/10/05, by Supreme Court
advocate Mr. RV Bhasin on behalf of his client Mr. Gaurang Dinesh Damani
(author of this newsletter) against:
1. The State of Maharashtra
2. Matunga Traffic police chowky
3. Himalaya towing company
As per the “Motor
Vehicle Act, 1988” AND “Rules of Road Regulation, 1989”, the
following rules apply to motorists and 2-wheelers. The driver of a motor
vehicle shall NOT park his vehicle:
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So it causes or
is likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience to other road
users
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At or near a road
crossing
(no
mention of parking atleast 15 meters away from a road corner, as claimed
by the traffic police)
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On a footpath or far
away from the edge of the footpath
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Near a traffic light or
pedestrian crossing
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Obstructing another
parked vehicle or on wrong side of the road
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Near a bus stop, school/
hospital entrance, blocking traffic sign or premises entrance or a fire
hydrant.
So if your car is not violating any of the
above and still your car is towed, you may quote the above laws.
Another affidavit was filed on 18/10/2005, when it was discovered that most
of the towing vehicles are owned under benami names with incorrect
addresses. The petitioner (Gaurang Damani) has demanded that there should be
a judicial inquiry into the financial accounts of the towing contractors.
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