Pune Airport News: ₹500 Fine for Vehicles Overstaying 15-Minute Limit From December
Pune Airport News
Pune Airport is introducing a strict new traffic rule to ease congestion at its terminal gates. Starting in December 2026, any vehicle entering the airport premises for passenger pick-up or drop-off will have a strict 15-minute limit to exit. Motorists who stay beyond the allotted time will be charged a ₹500 fine.
To help drivers adjust to the change, airport and AeroMall authorities are running a month-long awareness drive throughout November, during which overstaying drivers will receive warnings instead of financial penalties.
Pune Airport handles an average of 30,000 arriving and departing passengers every day. During peak evening hours, private vehicles frequently wait for extended periods near the arrival and departure gates, creating severe traffic bottlenecks along Airport Road.
To enforce the time limit accurately, the airport has installed Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at entry and exit points. These cameras automatically record each vehicle’s registration number and exact entry timestamp. If a vehicle exceeds the 15-minute window, the exit boom barrier will remain closed until the driver pays the ₹500 penalty.
- Use AeroMall Parking for Longer Waits: Drivers who arrive early, or those assisting senior citizens, young children, or passengers with mobility needs who require extra time, are advised to park at the designated AeroMall parking facility rather than waiting on terminal approach roads.
- Coordinate Pick-Ups Carefully: Arriving passengers should call their drivers only after collecting their luggage and reaching the exit gate.
- Uniform Enforcement: Regular flyers have also urged airport authorities to apply the 15-minute rule equally to all vehicles, including cars with government registration plates, to keep terminal lanes clear.
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