Parked for Too Long? Vehicles Left Over 8 Days May Be Scrapped in THIS STATE

In a bold step to declutter Goa’s roads, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced that any vehicle left parked in the same spot for over eight days will now be considered abandoned — and scrapped. The state will issue a final notice to the vehicle owner, allowing another eight days for removal. Miss that deadline, and the vehicle will be towed and permanently disposed of, with no chance for retrieval.

This tough stance is part of a wider road safety and traffic regulation drive launched by the government. Over 250 such vehicles have already been seized in Panaji, where abandoned cars have become an eyesore and a serious traffic bottleneck.

“These vehicles don’t just block space - they create hazards,” Sawant said, pointing to how they often choke narrow lanes, collect garbage, and obstruct visibility. In a tourism hotspot like Goa, the impact is even worse, tarnishing the state’s image and congesting roads already bursting at the seams.

Sawant also came down heavily on roadside garages that leave damaged vehicles on public streets. The government plans to crack down on such businesses, warning of strict penalties ahead.

Adding to the concern is a surge in illegal rental vehicles. Police have taken action against 550 private cars and bikes operating as rentals without licenses. Transport authorities are already processing license cancellations for the violators.

The Chief Minister underlined the gravity of the situation by sharing a sobering statistic — over 70% of Goa’s 365 road deaths each year involve victims who weren’t at fault. Many of these fatal accidents, he said, are linked to unsafe or unregulated rental vehicles.

With the new measures in place, Goa aims to clean up its roads, improve traffic flow, and ensure a safer environment for locals and tourists alike.