Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Mumbai RTO Finds 82 Ambulances Violating Rules, Fines Exceed ₹79,000
Mumbai transport officials checked 427 ambulances from January through August 2026.
They found that 82 ambulances were breaking one or more rules.
Fines totaled more than ₹79,000.
Andheri checked the most ambulances, while Vadala found the most violations.
Inspectors checked documents such as fitness certificates, insurance and permits.
They also checked oxygen, stretchers, first-aid equipment, sirens and emergency lights.
Brakes, tyres, lights and indicators were examined too.
The results show why ambulances need regular safety checks before carrying patients in emergencies.
Mumbai RTO offices inspected 427 ambulances between January and August 2026.
Officials found rule violations in 82 ambulances, or nearly one in five inspected.
Andheri conducted the most inspections, checking 237 ambulances and issuing ₹46,000 in fines.
Vadala recorded the most violations, finding 36 problems among 140 inspected ambulances.
Inspections covered registration, fitness, insurance, equipment, AIS-125 standards and basic roadworthiness.
- Who
- Mumbai Regional Transport Office offices inspected ambulances and took action against violations.
- What
- Officials inspected 427 ambulances, found 82 violations and imposed fines exceeding ₹79,000.
- When
- Between January and August 2026.
- Where
- Across Mumbai, under the Mumbai Central, Andheri, Vadala and Borivali RTO offices.
- Why
- To check ambulance registration, fitness, safety equipment, emergency readiness and compliance with applicable standards.
- Ambulances registered in Mumbai
- 1,498
- Ambulances inspected
- 427
- Violations found
- 82
- Total fines
- More than ₹79,000
- Most inspections
- Andheri RTO inspected 237 ambulances.
- Most violations
- Vadala RTO found 36 violations among 140 inspected ambulances.
- Inspection period
- January-August 2026