62,000 motorists ticketed: Massive traffic crackdown on Mumbai Coastal Road

Nearly 62,000 traffic challans were issued on Mumbai’s Coastal Road between September 2025 and mid-January 2026 for speeding and bus lane violations. The surge in penalties came after the carriageways fully opened, triggering tighter enforcement by the traffic police.

The majority of offences involved motorists exceeding speed limits and illegally driving in the designated bus lane. Authorities said both violations pose safety risks on the high-speed 10-km corridor connecting Marine Drive to Worli.

Between September 8–30, 16,852 challans were issued. October saw the highest count at 19,916, followed by 12,087 in November, 9,909 in December, and 3,225 in the first 12 days of January. Though spread across five months, officials said the numbers equal roughly four full months of enforcement.

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed along the Coastal Road are capturing and recording vehicle registration details of offenders. The system automatically detects vehicles breaching speed limits, significantly improving enforcement accuracy.

Traffic police have begun registering FIRs in cases involving excessively high speeds and reckless driving. Officials warned that repeated violations will invite stricter legal consequences beyond monetary penalties.

Fine for repeated racing violations is Rs 10,000. First-time racing offences attract Rs 5,000. Regular speeding penalties range from Rs 4,000 for heavy vehicles, Rs 2,000 for light motor vehicles, and Rs 1,000 for two- and three-wheelers.

The speed limit on the Coastal Road is 80 kmph on straight stretches, 60 kmph inside tunnels, and 40 kmph at turns. Police have reiterated that driving beyond these limits will not be tolerated.

Motorcycles are prohibited from using the Coastal Road, yet violations continue to surface. Authorities have assured increased night patrolling and stricter enforcement to restore safety and discipline on Mumbai’s flagship coastal corridor.