INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:

Kathmandu, August 31 The Department of Transport Management has warned against parking vehicles in no-parking zone of the 27-km Ring Road

saying violators would face maximum punishment. Issuing a public notice, the DoTM said motorists were notified for the second time,

regarding the ban imposed on parking vehicles in the greenbelt areas along the Ring Road in 2017

The second public notice comes in the wake of rampant violation of traffic rules

The DoTM said the initiative was aimed at managing and regulating traffic inside Kathmandu valley. The regulating body is responsible for

overall management of road transport service in the country. Metropolitan Traffic Police Division, the law enforcement agency of the DoTM,

reminded that greenbelt areas had been declared no-parking zones. Any vehicle parked on the greenbelt area of the Ring Road will be detained

before initiating action against the driver

The greenbelt, where infrastructure construction is not allowed, has been maintained for promoting greenery. According to Motor Vehicle and

Transport Management Act-1993, traffic police may slap a driver with a fine of up to Rs 1,500 if one parks his/her vehicle in a restricted

place. MTPD has directed all its units in the valley to strictly enforce the ban

The rule envisions smooth traffic system and reduction of road accidents. The ban was also part of the drive to clear the greenbelt, 25

metres on either side of the road. Vehicle parking in greenbelt, mainly the Kalanki-Chabahil stretch, is a common sight and is causing

inconvenience to pedestrians. An official at MTPD said traffic and civil cops would be mobilised to monitor Ring Road area and take action

against the rule violators. Transport entrepreneurs have been using greenbelt areas to park vehicles due to lack of adequate parking space

in bus parks

Earlier, traffic police had decided to fix arrival and departure points for long-route vehicles in Gongabubus park. As per the decision, no

long-route vehicle was allowed to leave Kathmandu from places other than Gongabubus park. The post Vehicle parking banned along Ring Road

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