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The HiVayKing Club

There is nobody as expert as HV Kumar (HVK) on knowledge about Indian Highways and Automotive Transport. The magnitude and the detailing of precious and up to date information he has is mindMore boggling and absolutely unmatched.

This Forum is a tribute to the stalwart who has been assisting thousands of people so far in navigating the treacherous and unpredictable Indian Highways.

We are the HiVayKings ..

This is a group of highway enthusiasts, or travellers, and avid fans of the Highway King, Mr. Kumar HV, who inspires us to travel the length and breadth of our country. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._V._Kumar

Our motto is ‘when you travel, we travel with you’. Check out our web portal http://www.hivayking.in/

All efforts by members here are voluntary and due diligence to be taken; please do not infringe on anyone’s privacy or copyrights. Do not abuse any of the information available in this group. The rules and etiquettes are mentioned at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/10151020111999565/

Group HVK is about helping each other and free sharing of highway related information. This group is not for deal making or brokering, any violators will be automatically removed from this group. Spams & Ads are not welcome here.

Please be aware that everyone here has equal right to opinion. The opinion or comments of the members here are not necessarily the views of HVK or the admins. Please do not pick up verbal duels with other members, if you have a problem, you may contact HVK or any of the admins!

Before you ask your queries, please take your time to get acquainted with the group & its members, have a look at the photos & files sections, and do a search on the specific information you are looking for. Kindly register your valuable presence at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/permalink/10151170224789565/

The links to important threads of this group are collected in a doc, please have a look at it before you start your journey with us: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/doc/10150920753114565

Please don’t forget to drop in by our shop portal where you can order your favourite HVK merchandise: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/permalink/10151775777874565/

This group's core interest is Highways, Routing & related stuff. All other stuff go to Special Interest Groups, which can be seen under the events section. The thread discussing the SIG's is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/permalink/10151276411539565/

We have special tie up with hotels all across the country, especially in Ladakh. We get the best rates from those hotels by means of group negotiations. Do check out our Central Hotel Desk!

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This is a community of Indian HiVay motorists. The HiVayKings meet here to share their motoring experiences & network with each other. This Face Book Group discusses exclusively with everything relating toMore driving on cars & bikes on the HiVays. Please do read up what this Forum is about - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/permalink/10151257595514565/

We are an informal group of passionate motorists, but we follow a minimum code of conduct & observance of etiquette - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hvkumar/10151020111999565

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Advisory for All Out-Of-State Cars Travelling in Maharashtra:
- Maharashtra Cops Target Out-Of-State Vehicles
- They can trump up a variety of reasons to fine you - these include "Excess Baggage", "Not WearingMore Shoes", "Sun Shades", etc.
- They usually waylay Motorists at State borders, especially MP-MH on NH3 & KA-MH on NH4. They are also found outside major highway towns like Dhule, Aurangabad, Nagpur ORR, etc.
- They usually start with exorbitant demands, but they can be "negotiated" down, but it is inevitable that a bribe has to be paid regardless of whether the motorist is guilty or not.

Needless to say, all fines are to be paid without "receipt"

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Advisory for All Out-Of-State Cars Travelling in Gujarat:
- Gujarat Cops Target Out-Of-State Vehicles
- "No Yellow Stripe in Headlight" is a Common "Offence" - that rule was scrapped in Gujarat 5 Years Ago!
- More"No HSRP Number Plate" is another Common "Offence" - HSRP Number Plates are Mandatory in Only Some States Of India

Typically, Cops Waylay Motorists outside major cities like Ahmedabad, Vadodara & Surat. Those entering from Rajasthan side may also be stopped to search for Alcohol (since GJ is a Prohibition State).

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I was caught by rto officials in Gujarat yesterday. They said that the number plate should have IND embossed on it. And the fun fact is that my cars number plate has IND embossed. I dnt argue coz I had a luggage carrier on my vehicle. They dnt say...See More
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Further Restrictions Due to COVID19:
- COVID Test Reports required for all visitors from Kerala & Maharashtra to Karnataka
- Curfew in Parts of Pandharpur Region in Maharashtra
- Restrictions in 7 Districts ofMore Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra
- 1 week complete lock down to remain in force in Amravati district
- Night curfew in Pune district from 11 pm - 6 am

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Yesterday I was stopped by MH traffic police on Solapur - Aurangabad highway near Osmanabad. After checking all the docs I was asked to pay Rs 400 for the below offences.

1) police told me that mobile phone holder is a distraction as it was placed near the heater vent on the driver's side and asked me to pay fine of Rs 200. He suggested me to placeMore it anywhere near the cup holders but not on dashboard or the mirror or the heater vent.
2) fine of Rs 200 for child not wearing seat belt who is seated next to driver.

I argued saying how come a mobile holder at heater vent is a distraction and finally it ended with me paying Rs 200 as the official is hell bent saying I need to pay at least for 1 offence otherwise he will not let me pass.
When I asked for receipt, he took my mobile # and acted to feed something into his device which looked like a portable storage drive and said very soon I will get SMS but never got.

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Hello All,
I started by trip from Bangalore on 13/02 to Goa and then travelled from Goa to Pune. I am planning to travel from Pune back to banagalore on 22/02(Monday).
I saw the Karnataka Covid guidelinesMore issued today, per them to enter Karnataka we need to have the negative RT-PCR report.
could someone please confirm advice on below :
1. When this Covid notification is effective from.
2. Considering I have just tomorrow(Sunday) in hand Where can I get the the test done in Pune, I’m in Wakad currently.
3. How much time does it takes for the report to be out.
4. Can I take any alternative route I.e. via Pune to Hyderabad and then to Bangalore to avoid any complications- routes that see on google is attached

PS: unfortunately I’m using iPhone and can’t avail the app facility, I’ll be highly obliged for any route guidance or help.

Thank you in advance !
Regards,
Rohit

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Kumar HV created a poll.

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QGM Poll:
SHOULD TOLLS BE ABOLISHED?

Are Motorists Forced to Pay for Roads & Also Pay Taxes?
Is it possible to build & maintain roads without levying Tolls?
Why would you pay general taxes to built roads you will never use?
Is there any other solution to fund roads - or should the Govt stop building & maintaining roads?

Vishal Yadav, profile picture
Hi friends, I am planning to travel from Navi Mumbai to Behror (Alwar) Rajasthan in 2nd week of March... Pls advise route to be taken and halting... Vehicle is S Cross 1.3 Diesel.. Single driver.. and this will be my 1st long trip..