# Bengaluru residents may pay up to Rs 25,000 a year to park on their own street 2026-08-14T09:17:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Karnataka’s draft GBA (Parking) Rules, 2026 propose annual residential parking permits for vehicles parked on public roads in Bengaluru, with fees of Rs 15,000 for hatchbacks, Rs 20,000 for sedans, and Rs 25,000 for SUVs. Permits will be issued only to residents whose buildings meet minimum parking bye-laws, meaning homes without adequate on-site parking may be ineligible. The rules also mandate that at least six metres of road space remain for traffic on collector roads and 1.8 metres of footpath be kept clear. Violations will attract penalties enforced by traffic police. Citizens have slammed the move as unfair to the middle class, pointing out that many older homes cannot retroactively create parking. Tenants fear landlords will pass on the cost as higher rent. The government has invited objections and suggestions on the draft. ## Coverage - rediff.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bengaluru, GBA rules, Karnataka, parking fee, traffic Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-may-levy-rs-25000-annual-parking-fee-for-suvs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bengaluru-may-levy-rs-25000-annual-parking-fee-for-suvs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.