Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Maharashtra RTOs Deploy 600 Body Cameras For Transparent Enforcement
Maharashtra has given transport officers about 600 special cameras.
The officers can wear them during vehicle checks and other enforcement work.
The cameras record what happens between officials and motorists.
They may also record Marathi language tests for taxi and autorickshaw drivers.
This can help show what really happened if people disagree later.
The cameras can use GPS and send live video.
They can record at night and work for up to 12 hours on one battery.
Officials hope the recordings will make transport checks more transparent.
Maharashtra’s Transport Department has distributed around 600 body cameras across RTOs statewide.
Each Regional Transport Office received approximately 10 cameras for inspections, roadside checks, and licence or permit actions.
The devices can record enforcement interactions, Marathi language tests, and other official proceedings.
Cameras include GPS, 4G live streaming, dual cameras, infrared night vision, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
Officials said recordings could improve accountability and help resolve disputes involving motorists and RTO personnel.
- Who
- Maharashtra’s Transport Department, Regional Transport Office officials, Motor Vehicle Inspectors, and motorists are involved.
- What
- Around 600 body cameras were distributed for recording enforcement, inspections, regulatory checks, and language tests.
- When
- The cameras were distributed recently before August 29, 2026; the formal usage procedure was issued on August 18, 2026.
- Where
- Regional Transport Offices across Maharashtra, including Mumbai and other locations statewide.
- Why
- The initiative is intended to document proceedings, improve transparency and accountability, and help resolve complaints or disputes.
- Cameras distributed
- Around 600
- Allocation per RTO
- Approximately 10 cameras
- Formal procedure issued
- August 18, 2026
- Battery life
- Up to 12 hours on a single battery backup
- Storage capacity
- 32 GB to 512 GB
- Night vision range
- Up to 10 metres
- Camera durability
- Waterproof, dustproof, and designed to withstand a fall of up to two metres