Mumbai RTOs Penalise 127 Vehicles In Diwali Crackdown, Collect Over ₹7 Lakh In Fines

Mumbai's Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) conducted a 10-day special drive from November 1 to 10 to enforce motor vehicle rules during the Diwali festive season. The campaign aimed to curb illegal transportation and violations, particularly focusing on private buses carrying goods instead of passengers, vehicles operating without necessary permits, and those lacking High Security Registration Plates (HSRP).

In the Mumbai Central RTO's inspection of 210 vehicles suspected of illegal transportation, 127 vehicles were found to violate rules. Fines totaling Rs 2.02 lakh were collected from 32 vehicle operators, while 10 cases were registered for transporting goods in passenger buses. Additionally, 140 cases involving permit violations led to Rs 3.24 lakh in compounding fees.

Meanwhile, the Wadala RTO recorded 37 cases of goods being transported in passenger buses and 29 cases of permit rule violations. These violations resulted in Rs 3.40 lakh in compounding fees. Notably, all 18 vehicles inspected by the Wadala office without HSRP number plates faced penalties, contributing an additional Rs 42,000 in fines.

While the Mumbai Central and Wadala RTOs reported successful enforcement actions, other offices like Andheri and Borivali showed mixed responses, with varying levels of involvement in the campaign.