The Bengaluru Mercedes incident is just the tip of India's massive parking nightmare

India faces a significant civic problem with widespread illegal vehicle parking. Rapid vehicle ownership growth has outpaced parking infrastructure development across cities. Pedestrians are often forced off footpaths due to encroaching vehicles and other obstructions. Enforcement of parking rules remains inconsistent, encouraging repeat violations by drivers. Addressing this requires better infrastructure, consistent enforcement, and public cooperation.

By BIJU MATHEW