Tashkent will tow away illegally parked cars: here is what it will cost

In Tashkent, cars parked in violation of the rules will be towed to impound lots. The Traffic Management Centre explained the fees and how impounded cars can be reclaimed.

Towing will cost 88,000 soums per kilometre (20% of the base calculation amount), but no more than 1.76 million soums. Storage will cost up to 88,000 soums a day. For example, towing a car three kilometres and storing it for three days will cost 528,000 soums. The fine for the violation is paid separately.

If the driver returns before the car is loaded and corrects the violation, the vehicle will not be towed. Once loading has started, the process cannot be stopped, even if the driver is present. Storage fees will be charged from that moment.

Towing and the return of impounded cars will be handled through a single electronic system. A car can be collected once the reasons for impounding it have been resolved and an electronic permit with a QR code has been issued. Releasing cars on permits issued outside the system is prohibited.

If the owner does not collect the car from the impound lot within six months, the storage debt may be recovered by force. After 12 months, a court may declare the vehicle ownerless.

The centre also said that if a car is towed without legal grounds, the costs will be covered by the government body responsible. If a vehicle is damaged during towing, the company that provided the service will compensate the damage.