Mumbai RTO Inspects 427 Ambulances, Finds 82 Violating Rules; Fines Cross ₹79,000
Mumbai, September 12, 2026: In a city where an ambulance is expected to reach a patient before every passing minute counts, 82 of the 427 ambulances inspected by the RTO between January and August were found violating rules. The violations have triggered action and fines of more than Rs 79,000, putting the spotlight on the fitness, safety and emergency-readiness of ambulances operating across…
In Mumbai, an RTO inspection between January and August 2026 revealed that 82 out of 427 ambulances were found to be in violation of rules, leading to fines exceeding Rs 79,000. The inspection covered all registered ambulances under the city's four RTO offices: Mumbai Central, Andheri, Vadala, and Borivali. Andheri saw the highest number of inspections, 237, with 22 violations and fines totaling Rs 46,000.
Vadala recorded the most violations, with 36 out of 140 ambulances found at fault, resulting in a fine of Rs 13,000. Mumbai Central inspected 25 ambulances, uncovering 12 violations and imposing fines of over Rs 20,000. Borivali also inspected 25 ambulances and found 12 violations, though the exact fine amount was not disclosed.
Overall, nearly one-fifth of the inspected ambulances were found to be non-compliant. The RTO checks encompass various aspects, including registration, fitness certificate, insurance, PUC certificate, permit, vehicle category license verification, adherence to AIS-125 standards, presence of required medical equipment like oxygen, stretcher, and first-aid kits, and the functionality of emergency systems such as the siren and flashing lights.
Roadworthiness, including brakes, tires, lights, and indicators, is also evaluated. The violations, which carry penalties and other actions against the vehicle owners, highlight the critical need for maintaining ambulance fitness and safety standards, especially considering the potential risks involved in carrying patients during emergencies.
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