High-Security Registration Plate is Mandatory Starting 2020 – Government | Things You Need to Know

High-Security Registration Plate is Mandatory Starting 2020 – Government | Things You Need to Know

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated all the vehicles that have been sold before April 2019 to have a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP). On Tuesday, all the vehicles without color-coded fuel stickers and without HSRP were being fined by the Delhi Transport Department. Under the amended Motor Vehicle Act, the people violating the rules must be fined ₹10,000, but the fine has been subjected to ₹5,500.

What is High Security Registration Plate (HSRP)?

High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is made with Aluminum and is permanently fixed on the vehicle using non-reusable locks. The registration plate encloses a hot-stamped hologram of Ashoka Chakra – chromium based on the top left corner which measures precisely 20mm × 20mm and blue in colour. Left corner at the bottom of the plate holds a 10-digit PIN (permanent identification number) that is laser- engraved on the reflective sheet.

In the same way, High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) also comes with registration letters and numerals bearing the term ‘India’ at a 45-degree angle with a hot-stamped film applied on the top. It is then electronically linked to the vehicle after the unique registration is fixed.

What Are the Benefits of High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) And Why Is It Mandatory?

The prominent reason behind this mandatory rule is that the earlier used number plates were quite easier to be damaged, tamper and can be changed or taken out easily. The authorities always find it difficult to track stolen vehicles as most of the stolen vehicles are preferably replaced with duplicate registration plates. But the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) comes with non-removable snap lock and are difficult to change it. The High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) are beneficial because most valuable details of a vehicle that includes chassis number and engine number are stored in a centralized database. While identifying a stolen car the 10-digit number along with the stored data becomes crucial.

The High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) are fixed by state authority-approved private vendors and automobile dealerships. The vehicle owner has to mandatorily pass necessary details like chassis number and engine number to get the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) issued. Preventing the counterfeiting of the registration plates becomes easier and useful with this process.

The owners tend to have registration plates with different fonts and various sizes in order to address this issue as it makes it difficult for the traffic police to read the plates these High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) are used. The High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) resolves this entire issue by having a uniform pattern.

Cost of the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP):

The government has not fixed an amount for the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) that means the amount can vary from state to state. In general, the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) costs around ₹400 for two-wheelers and up to ₹1,100 for four-wheelers and it may depend on the category. ₹100 would be charged for the color-coded stickers for the vehicles with High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).

Purchasing of the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP):

Vehicle owners in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh can make use of the portal bookmyhsrp.com as it is a dedicated portal to buy High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) and color-coded sticker. To book an appointment the owner needs to put forward information like engine number, vehicle registration number and chassis number. This website has been authorized by the government to provide High Security Registration Plate (HSRP). For the other states as it is not announced as of now it would be better to purchase the color-coded sticker and High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) from the respective RTOs.

Another alternative way of buying the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is through reliable and authorized auto dealers. As many of the dealerships are not yet authorized the best way would be to check the respective State Transport Department’s web portal for information.