Whenever we drive, we have to follow road and traffic rules. If we do not do this, the traffic police can issue a challan to our vehicle and impose a fine. Therefore all traffic rules should be followed. At the same time, you must have seen one thing or maybe it happened to you too that your car was towed away by the traffic police. These people take away the vehicles that are parked in no parking areas, take them into their custody, and then release them only after paying a fine. But just think, if your car gets damaged, then who will compensate for it? So let's try to find out who will pay if the towed vehicle gets damaged. You can learn about this further...
Will the traffic police compensate?
If your car is towed away by the traffic police and there is any damage to your car, then it shows negligence. In such a situation, the traffic police may have to bear the cost of damage caused to the vehicle.
In the year 2003, the Bombay High Court had given a decision. In its decision, the court said that if the car owner's car gets damaged while towing, then compensation can be claimed from the towing operator.
What option do you have?
It is generally seen that in India, if a vehicle is towed by a no-parking vehicle and if any damage is caused to it, then the owner of the vehicle has to bear the expenses of the vehicle. This is because the tow operator or traffic police refuse to compensate.
In such a situation, if your towed vehicle ever gets damaged, you have the option to approach the court. You can get proper help from here.
(PC: istock)
