About Us
HIGHWAY POLICE TEAM
The Highway Police Maharashtra functions through 62 Traffic Aid Posts (TAPs) and 13 Assistant Traffic Aid Posts (ATAPs) strategically located across the state. The organisational structure consists one Superintendent of Police (Headquarter), who is responsible for administrative coordination, planning, and overall supervision, and five regional Superintendents of Police stationed at Thane, Pune, Nagpur, Raigad, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Each Regional Superintendents of Police oversees the regulation, monitoring, and control of highway traffic, management of TAPs within their jurisdiction, and enforcement of road safety and law on Highways.
OUR HISTORY
The Highway Police in Maharashtra plays a vital role in ensuring smooth traffic flow, road safety, and timely assistance to road users. Its origins date back to 1948, when the State Traffic Branch (STB) was established to enforce the Motor Vehicles Act and the Bombay Police Act.
In 1992, recognizing the growing need for specialized highway patrolling and crime prevention, the Highway Safety Patrol (HSP) was reconstituted under the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Traffic). The post was upgraded to Special Inspector General of Police in 1993 and later to Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) in 2007. Today, the Highway Police operates through 62 Traffic Aid Posts (TAPs) and 13 Assistant Traffic Aid Posts (ATAPs) across five regions, each headed by a Superintendent of Police.
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Highway Police of Maharashtra, are responsible for patrolling and monitoring 100+ National Highways and 350+ State Highways, covering nearly 3.5+ Lakh Km across the state. Our mission is to keep these important roads safe, secure, and free-flowing for all road users.
Our work includes helping accident victims with immediate medical aid, guiding travelers for smooth traffic movement, removing obstacles from the road, checking vehicles for rule violations or criminal activities, conducting safety checks at key locations, and working closely with other agencies to prevent and respond to serious threats.
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.