In a decisive move to tackle worsening traffic congestion, Gurugram Traffic Police conducted an intensive enforcement drive against illegal parking, towing more than 150 vehicles in just three days. The operation targeted vehicles obstructing busy roads and choke points, where improper parking has long been blamed for severe gridlock across the city.
Officials said the campaign, carried out from Tuesday to Thursday, aimed to restore smoother traffic flow and send a strong message to habitual violators.
Bottlenecks Cleared Across Key Areas
Illegal roadside parking has been one of the primary causes of traffic slowdowns in Gurugram’s commercial hubs and residential corridors. During the drive, enforcement teams removed vehicles blocking carriageways, intersections, and no-parking zones, significantly easing movement on several stretches.
Authorities noted that many of the impounded vehicles had been parked in ways that narrowed road width, forcing vehicles into single-lane movement and creating long queues.
Digital Tracking for Towed Vehicles
To improve transparency and convenience for citizens, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has introduced the Vehicle Tow App. The platform allows vehicle owners to locate their towed cars in real time.
Users can view the designated parking yard where their vehicle has been shifted, check violation details, and follow step-by-step instructions for retrieval — eliminating the confusion that typically follows towing actions.
Evidence-Based Enforcement
Police teams documented each violation carefully before towing. Officials recorded exact locations and captured photographic evidence to confirm that the vehicle was parked illegally and to document its condition at the time of removal.
Seized vehicles were transported to ten designated parking lots across the city, ensuring organized handling and preventing further congestion.
QR-Based Release System Introduced
Authorities have also streamlined the vehicle release process through a QR-enabled citizen portal. Owners can complete formalities digitally, reducing waiting time and paperwork.
Officials emphasized that the crackdown is not a one-time operation but part of an ongoing strategy to improve urban mobility and enforce traffic discipline.
With traffic volumes continuing to rise, Gurugram Police signaled that similar drives will continue in the coming weeks — especially in high-density zones where illegal parking repeatedly disrupts daily commutes.
