Traffic Branch
About Us
Mumbai Traffic: Down the memory lane
The history of traffic control in Mumbai dates back to the year 1873, when the first tram service was started by Bombay Tramway Company, which was run by horses. This was later replaced by automobiles in 1907. First motor car was bought by Jamshedji Tata in 1901 while Mrs Sujan Tata became the first license holder in 1904. The first taxi service was started in 1911 and the first PLCL Act for regulating horses, motor vehicles, etc. was prepared in 1920.
In 1924 Sir Patrick started the first Traffic Control Branch of Mumbai with an inspector in-charge, 3 officers and 155 men. This strength kept on increasing with the growth of the city. The DCP (Headquarters) and later DCP (Port) used to be in-charge of the MV unit. In 1935, DCP (MV & Taxation) post was created. In 1940 after Motor Vehicle Act 1939 was passed first DCP Traffic as E. Sheehy was appointed. After independence, S. C. Lyon was first DCP (Traffic) of independent India. The post was downgraded to ACP in 1950 under ACP (Traffic, arm forces, MT & Wireless) but upgraded again in 1954 under a DCP rank officer. In year 1960 Mr. M. S. Kasbekar was the first independent DCP (Traffic). In 1987 Additional C.P., P. S. Pasricha became first Additional C.P. in-charge of Traffic. The current post of Joint Commissioner of Police heading Traffic branch started on 24/06/2000 with Mr. A. N. Roy as first Jt. C.P. (Traffic). The first traffic office was started at Queen Barracks, near Mantralaya which was shifted to current Traffic Headquarters Building at Sir Pochkhanwala Road, Worli, Mumbai-400030 in 1987 and was inaugurated by then Chief Minister Shri. A.R.Antulay.
Technological Intervention
• Effective enforcement through e-Challan, CCTV and ANPR Cameras.
Transparency in the working of Traffic Control Branch.
• Total cashless transactions through digital payment.
• Online processing of NOC applications through web portal.
Reduction in fatal accidents.
e-Challan System: Caught on Camera, Fined on Phone.
• Challan is sent by SMS to the offender, includes picture of the offence, sections imposed, penalty payable and a link to make online payment.
• Repeat offenders & those who don’t pay fines can be tracked.
• Payment is made cashless and can be paid online.
Mumbai Traffic Police (MTP) Mobile App
• MTP app is used for reporting traffic violations, incidents, absence of facilities like road markings, signals, speed breakers, etc.
• Real time traffic updates. Making online payments (e-Challan).
• Information on No Parking Zones, One Way, etc.
VMS: Variable Messaging System
• 36 VMS sign boards are installed. Central Server at Traffic HQ to manage the display of messages .
• Messages regarding traffic safety, rules and other information are displayed.
• Messages regarding traffic diversions, traffic conditions ahead and estimated time of arrival to a particular landmark are also displayed.
Breath Analysers
• Sleek hand held devices with GPS and Camera for recording breath analysis data along with evidence.
• Efficient method to discourage and penalize drunk driving.
• 288 breath analysers across the city.