Mumbai Coastal Road
In response to an RTI query, traffic police said that 29,727 light motor vehicles (cars, vans, jeeps etc.) were issued challans between Sept 2025 and 2026. Fines upto Rs 5.9 crore were issued. Besides this, over 50000 challans were issued to vehicles that did not follow traffic signs.
“Despite police patrolling, luxury cars can be seen driving at high speeds late into the night and early morning,” said Breach Candy resident Nigum Lakhani. It leaves senior citizens terrified,” said Lakhani. “For repeat offenders, the punishment has to be more serious like suspension of driving licenses,” he said.
Though two and three-wheeler riders, medium and heavy motor vehicle drivers are prohibited from using the Coastal Road, they have got challans for speeding. He pointed out that speeding is more frequent in the stretch between the tunnel exit and Haji Ali, as thereafter, the Coastal Road has more curves. “Some of the motorists use modified mufflers, creating considerable noise. He observed that monetary fines are perhaps not deterrent enough for owners of high-end vehicles.