Mumbai Police Seize 11 Cars in Coastal Road Speeding Crackdown, Luxury Vehicles Under Scanner
Police identify 16 vehicles for allegedly crossing the 60 kmph speed limit; separate FIR filed after a viral video showed sports cars racing late at night
Mumbai, September 8, 2026: Mumbai Police have stepped up action against motorists allegedly treating the city’s Coastal Road as a racing track, seizing and impounding 11 vehicles for speeding in one of the first major crackdowns of its kind on the busy route.
The action comes amid growing concern over late-night speeding on the Mumbai Coastal Road, particularly after a video showing several high-end sports cars allegedly racing through the road’s tunnel went viral on social media.
Police said they used CCTV footage to identify motorists who had allegedly violated the prescribed 60 kmph speed limit. While the viral video triggered renewed attention to the issue, officials clarified that the 11 vehicles seized so far were linked to a separate speeding incident recorded on August 26.
16 Vehicles Identified Through CCTV
According to police, CCTV cameras installed along the Coastal Road helped investigators identify 16 vehicles that had allegedly breached the speed limit on August 26.
An FIR was registered in connection with the incident, following which police began tracing the vehicles and their owners.
Of the 16 vehicles identified, 11 have been seized, while efforts are continuing to locate the remaining five.
The impounded vehicles include a range of SUVs and passenger cars, including a Toyota Fortuner, MG Hector, Hyundai Alcazar, Honda City and Mahindra XUV. The vehicles have been kept at the Vidhan Bhavan parking area while further legal proceedings are carried out.
Police officials said the investigation into the speeding violations is continuing.
Viral Video Brings Late-Night Racing Into Focus
The latest crackdown gained attention after a citizen recorded a video of several expensive sports cars allegedly speeding through the Coastal Road tunnel on the night of September 3.
The video was reportedly captured by Sana Khan, a former professor, who said she was travelling from Kemps Corner towards South Mumbai after dinner when several vehicles suddenly overtook her at high speed.
According to Khan, the cars appeared to be travelling together and driving in a manner that she considered dangerous.
Concerned about the potential risk to other motorists, she recorded the incident and shared the footage on social media.
The video quickly attracted attention and prompted renewed scrutiny of speeding and possible racing on the newly developed coastal route.
Ferraris and Lamborghinis Among Vehicles Seen in Video
Several of the vehicles visible in Khan’s video appeared to be expensive sports cars, including Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
Police subsequently began examining CCTV footage to identify the vehicles and determine whether any offences had been committed.
However, officials have clarified an important distinction: the 11 cars seized in the current operation were not the same vehicles shown in Khan’s September 3 video.
Instead, the 11 impounded vehicles were identified in connection with speeding violations recorded on August 26.
A separate investigation has been launched into the September 3 incident shown in the viral footage.
Two Separate FIRs Registered
Police have registered two FIRs relating to the two separate speeding incidents.
The first case concerns the 16 vehicles identified for allegedly exceeding the speed limit on August 26, of which 11 have been seized so far.
The second FIR relates to the vehicles allegedly involved in the September 3 incident captured in the viral video.
Both cases were registered suo motu, meaning police initiated the proceedings on their own after taking note of the alleged violations.
The cases have been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, as well as the Motor Vehicles Act.
Drivers Face Action Under Rash Driving Provisions
The FIRs reportedly invoke Section 125 of the BNS, concerning acts that allegedly endanger human life or the personal safety of others, and Section 281, relating to rash or negligent driving on a public way.
Police have also invoked Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which deals with dangerous driving.
The sections reflect the seriousness with which authorities are treating allegations of high-speed and dangerous driving on the Coastal Road.
Further investigation will determine the specific role of individual drivers and the action that may follow in each case.
Coastal Road Speed Limit Is 60 kmph
The Mumbai Coastal Road has significantly reduced travel time for motorists travelling through parts of the city. However, the route has also raised concerns about motorists driving at excessive speeds, particularly during late-night hours when traffic is relatively lighter.
The prescribed speed limit on the stretch in question is 60 kmph.
Police are now relying heavily on CCTV surveillance to identify vehicles that breach the limit rather than depending solely on officers being physically present on the road.
The latest seizure operation sends a clear message that motorists cannot assume that violations will go unnoticed simply because they occur late at night.
Police Trace Remaining Vehicles
Of the 16 vehicles identified in connection with the August 26 speeding case, police have so far managed to seize 11.
Officials are continuing efforts to trace the remaining five vehicles.
The investigation is also expected to establish the circumstances under which the vehicles were being driven and whether the motorists were involved in coordinated speeding or other dangerous driving behaviour.
Crackdown Highlights Growing Safety Concerns
The incident has once again brought road safety into focus in Mumbai.
While luxury and sports cars have attracted particular attention because of their appearance in the viral footage, police action is not limited to high-end vehicles. The 11 cars seized in the August 26 case include ordinary SUVs and passenger vehicles as well.
The police action therefore highlights a broader concern: speeding and reckless driving can pose a serious danger regardless of the type or value of the vehicle involved.
With two separate FIRs now registered and more vehicles being traced, the Mumbai Police crackdown could serve as a warning to motorists who allegedly use the Coastal Road for high-speed driving or racing.
For now, the investigation remains underway, and police are working to identify the drivers involved in both incidents and determine the appropriate legal action against them.
News source: Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets
