Solapur RTO comes under the Maharashtra State Vehicles Department. The regional transport office of Solapur is established to carry out functions assigned to it under section 213(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Solapur RTO is headed by a transport commissioner whose duty is to ensure swift implementation of various road safety measures. Solapur RTO looks after various transport related matters such as issuance of driving license, collection of taxes, registration of vehicles, etc.
A car insurance policy is mandatory for every vehicle registered at Solapur RTO as per The Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.