Police Order on Private Buses and Heavy Vehicles in Belagavi City
In view of the increasing traffic congestion, rising number of accidents, and public safety concerns in Belagavi city, the Belagavi Police Commissionerate has imposed strict restrictions on the movement of private long-distance buses and heavy vehicles.
No-Parking and Alternate Parking Rules
To ensure smooth traffic flow, no-parking (on both sides) has been enforced on the following roads:
- Triveni Hotel to CBS (Central Bus Stand) Circle
- Kirti Hotel Cross to Sangolli Rayanna (RTO) Circle
Additionally, to ease traffic movement, alternate-side parking (Even–Odd system) based on calendar dates has been implemented on the stretch from Krishnadevaraya (Kolhapur) Circle to City Corporation Cross.
Violators of these parking rules will face action under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Entry Ban on Heavy Vehicles During Peak Hours
To prevent accidents during school, college, and office hours, entry of heavy vehicles into the city has been restricted during the following times:
- 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
No heavy vehicle will be allowed to enter the city during these hours. Violations will attract action under Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
In 2025 alone, 1,001 cases were registered for violation of the no-entry rule, and a total fine of ₹4,17,050 was collected.
Three Designated Pick-up and Drop Points for Private Buses
To reduce traffic congestion, private long-distance buses have been prohibited from picking up or dropping passengers at random locations within the city.
📅 Effective from January 27, 2026, private buses will be allowed to pick up and drop passengers only at the following three designated locations:
- Bharatesh School – Pay Parking
- Open space behind Belagavi One Centre, Ashok Nagar – Pay Parking
- Dharamnath Circle to Ashok Nagar Road
Stopping buses to pick up passengers at Triveni Hotel, RTO Circle, Ramdev Hotel, Dharmaveer Sambhaji Chowk, and other such locations has been completely banned.
Warning of Strict Action
The police have warned that strict legal action will be taken against bus drivers, owners, and heavy vehicle drivers who violate these orders, as per the Motor Vehicles Act.
The Belagavi City Police Commissioner has appealed to citizens, bus operators, and vehicle drivers to cooperate by following the rules to help maintain smooth and safe traffic movement in the city.
