Mumbai (West) RTO has come into being to execute the provisions laid under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The regional transport office of Mumbai (West) RTO ensures swift implementation of various rules and regulations related to transport. The Mumbai (West) RTO comes under the Maharashtra State Vehicles Department. Areas such as Vileparle Santacruz, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari, Bandra, Juhu and others are a part of the Mumbai (West) RTO.
A car insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Mumbai West RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.