Introduction

The Maharashtra Highway Police has established 63 Traffic Aid Posts (TAPs) strategically divided into five regions: Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Raigad, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. These TAPs play a crucial role in regulating, monitoring, and controlling traffic on the state’s extensive highway network. By doing so, they ensure safer and more efficient travel for all road users, addressing issues promptly and effectively.

Each of these regions is overseen by a Superintendent of Police (SP), who brings leadership and coordination to the operations. The structure of each TAP includes various ranks such as Assistant Police Inspectors, Sub Inspectors, Assistant Police Sub Inspectors, Head Constables, Police Constables, and Drivers. This diverse team ensures that all aspects of traffic management, from enforcement to assistance, are covered comprehensively.

The hierarchical support system ensures that the commands and policies flow smoothly from higher authorities down to the field officers, facilitating effective implementation of traffic management strategies.

In addition to the primary TAPs, there are currently 13 Assistant TAPs in operation. These units provide additional support and enhance the capacity of the main TAPs, ensuring broader coverage and quicker response times across the highway network. This structure not only reinforces the primary TAPs but also offers an extra layer of vigilance and service to ensure the highways remain safe for all travelers.