Satara RTO is entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the laws under Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The regional transport office of Satara comes under Maharashtra State Vehicles Department. The main job of Satara RTO is to deal with various transport related matters such as grant of permits, collection of road taxes, etc. Satara RTO is headed by a transport commissioner who is in charge of ensuring a safe and effective transport system in the city.
A car insurance is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Satara RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.