Mumbai: 18 Per Cent Of Vehicles Inspected Across MMR Violate Norms; RTOs Penalise 5,821 Vehicles, Impose ₹6.20 Crore In Fines In 15 Days
Mumbai, October 27, 2026: Nearly one in five vehicles inspected across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in the first half of October was found violating transport rules, highlighting the scale of enforcement needed to curb vehicle-related air pollution. The 11 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) inspected 31,899 vehicles between October 1 and 15, identifying 5,821 violations and imposing fines…
Mumbai, October 27, 2026: In the first half of October, approximately one in every five vehicles inspected across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) was found to be in violation of transport regulations. This alarming rate of 18.25%, revealed by the 11 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), comes as the state Transport Department escalates inspections following orders from a high-level committee established in response to a public interest litigation related to Mumbai's deteriorating air quality.
The inspection drive, which focused on valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates, fitness certificates, permits, and action against vehicles carrying unsecured construction material or loose goods, caught 5,821 vehicles and imposed a total fine of ₹6.20 crore in just 15 days. To date, only ₹1.92 crore of this fine has been recovered, resulting in a recovery rate of 30.95%.
The top three locations for violations were Panvel, Thane, and Mumbai East, with Panvel imposing the highest fines at ₹1.06 crore. Despite the significant number of violations and fines imposed, enforcement efforts will need to continue to ensure compliance, as the recovery of fines remains a critical challenge.
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