About Us
Highway Traffic Police
The Highway Traffic Police ensures traffic flow, citizen safety, and emergency aid. Established in 1948 under the State Traffic Branch (STB), it was disbanded in 1989 but reintroduced in 1992 as the Highway Safety Patrol to tackle highway crimes.
Control shifted to the Inspector General of Police, Traffic. Today, 62 Traffic Aid Posts (TAPs) across 5 regions manage highway traffic, each led by a Superintendent of Police. The Deputy Inspector General (Traffic) role was upgraded to Special Inspector General in 1993 and Additional Director General in 2007..
Our History
1948
State Traffic branch (S.T.B) formed and empowered to carry out cases under the Motor Vehicle Act and Bombay Police Act.
1989
State Traffic Branch was disbanded in March 1989 due to various complaints and the staff was brought under the Superintendents of Police of the districts.
1992
Highway Safety Patrol Scheme started due to increase in dacoities and robberies on the Highways, earlier Staff brought under the control of DIG (HSP).
Our Responsibilities
The Highway Police patrols 98 National and 382 State Highways (33,165 km) in Maharashtra. Their duties include assisting accident victims, guiding travelers, removing obstructions, regulating traffic, and searching vehicles involved in crimes or accidents.
They also conduct checks at public spots to prevent terrorism and register cases as per government directives.
Our Mission
Highway Police is a dedicated, action-oriented force committed to making Maharashtra’s highways safe and secure. With a focus on reducing accidents, providing immediate aid to victims, and maintaining constant vigilance, we aim to ensure safe travel. By educating drivers and road users, we strive to achieve sustained safety and public satisfaction through consistent performance.
Safety First
Reducing accidents and ensuring secure travel.
Quick Response
Immediate assistance to accident victims.
Constant Vigilance
Maintaining safe and efficient highways.
Spreading Awareness
Empowering drivers and road users.
Organizational Chart
ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (TRAFFIC)
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(HQ)
PI
READER
PI
PLANNING
PI
ECHALLAN
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(THANE)
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(RAIGAD)
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(PUNE)
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR)
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE
(NAGPUR)
Dy.Sp
(THANE)
Dy.Sp
(NASHIK)
Dy.Sp
(RAIGAD)
Dy.Sp
(PUNE)
Dy.Sp
(CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR)
Dy.Sp
(NAGPUR)
PI
THANE
PI
NASHIK
PI
DHULE
PI
PANVEL
PI
RAIGAD
PI
RATNAGIRI
PI
AHAMADNAGAR
PI
PUNE
PI
KOLHAPUR
PI
SOLAPUR
PI
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR
PI
NANDED
PI
BULDHANA
PI
AMRAVATI
PI
YAVATMAL
PI
NAGPUR
MANOR
CHAROTI
SAHAPUR
MALSHEJ
GHOTI
PIMPALGAON
MALEGAON
SINNAR
VISARWADI
DHULE
SHIRPUR
PALDHI
CHAUSGAON
PALASPE
BORGHAT
WAKAN
MAHAD
KASHEDI
CHIPLUN
HATKAMBHA
KANKAVALI
(KASAL)
AHMEDNAGAR
BABHALESHWAR
AALEPHATA
DOLASANE
TISGAON
KHANDALA
WADGAON
SAROLA
BARAMATIPHATA
BHUINJ
KARAD
AALANDWADI
MONDINIMB
PAKHANI
INDAPUR
CHHATRAPATI
SAMBHAJINAGAR
KHULTABAD
JALNA
GEVRAI
MANJARSUMBHA
DHARASHIV
NALDURG
NANDED
BARAD
PARABHANI
JINTUR
LATUR
MALKPUR
BALAPUR
AMBANI
BADNERA
DHAMNGAON
KARANJI
UMARKHED
CHANDRAPUR
RAMTEK
PATANSAVANGI
JAM
KHURASPUR
GADEGAON
DONGARGAON