Bengaluru’s new parking rules could eliminate traffic chokepoints at notorious junctions

Bengaluru's forthcoming parking regulations, termed the Greater Bengaluru Parking Rules, 2026, could potentially alleviate traffic bottlenecks at notorious junctions, according to a senior traffic police officer. The proposed rules introduce restrictions on parking at junctions, high-density corridors, and public transport facilities, aiming to curb micro-level congestion that has exacerbated commute times.

Under the new rules, parking will be prohibited during peak hours on select arterial roads identified by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and notified by the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP). Additionally, bus stops will be mandated to be located at least 75 meters away from junctions, preventing the buses from lining up in long queues and narrowing the road width.

Parking restrictions at junctions, extending between 25 meters and 100 meters depending on the type of road, will also eliminate one of the major congestion hurdles. By prohibiting on-street parking on main carriageways and designating autorickshaw stands on connector and local roads, the rules seek to regulate this mode of transportation as well.