Tunis: Illegally Parked Cars Towed in Bab Souika Starting November 16

Written by: Adel Khelifi on November 14, 2026

The City of Tunis has announced a strengthening of checks on violations of parking regulations in the Bab Souika district, starting Monday 16 November 2026. This measure aims to ease traffic flow and to ensure compliance with the Highway Code as well as the regulations governing vehicle parking.

In a public statement, the official responsible for managing the City of Tunis clarified that the control operations will cover the entire public road, including streets and sidewalks, with particular attention paid to Bab Souika Square and to the two streets of Bab Souika.

The municipality has confirmed that vehicles parked illegally will be towed away and transferred to the municipal impound lot.

The parking facilities available in Bab Souika and its surroundings

In this context, the City of Tunis reminded motorists of the different parking options available in the neighborhood and its surroundings, notably:

  • The multi-level underground parking garage in the Kasbah.
  • The surface parking on Dr. Carton Street.
  • The surface parking located between Mongi-Slim and El Fezzazna streets.
  • The Qallaline parking lot.
  • The parking on 9 April 1938 Avenue, near the health facility mentioned in the communiqué.

The municipality also indicated that authorized parking spots are available on the public road in the sector.

Finally, the City of Tunis urged citizens and road users to comply with the current parking regulations. It stressed the importance of these measures to facilitate traffic and to prevent vehicles in violation from being towed away.




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.