Government makes High Security Registration Plate compulsory: All you need to know

Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) mandated all vehicles to have a high security registration plate (HSRP) that have been sold before April 2019. On Tuesday, the Delhi Transport Department started fining the vehicles without HSRP & colour-coded fuel stickers. The violators should be fined Rs 10,000 under the amended Motor Vehicle Act, but the fine has been compounded to Rs 5,500.

The news agency explains briefly what an HSRP means & why has it been made mandatory by the Central Government.  

What is HSRP?

A HSRP is made up of aluminium & is fixed on the vehicle using 2 non-reusable locks. The registration plate comes with a hot-stamped chromium-based hologram of Ashoka Chakra on the top left corner which is blue in colour & precisely measures 20mm x 20mm. At the bottom left corner of the plate is a 10-digit PIN (permanent identification number) that is laser-engraved on the reflective sheet. 

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Similarly, the HSRP also comes with a hot-stamped film applied on the registration numerals & letters bearing the inscription ‘India’ at a 45-degree angle. Once the unique registration is fixed, it is then electronically linked to the vehicle. 

Why is HSRP mandatory & what are its benefits?

The primary reason behind this mandate is that the old number plates are quite easy to tamper with & can be taken out or switched easily. A stolen vehicle always ends up with a replaced registration plate, making it difficult for the authorities to track it down, but the HSRPs come with a non-removable snap-on lock & are quite difficult to replace.

The HSRPs are also beneficial because essential details of a car including engine number & chassis number are stored in a centralized database. The stored data along with the 10-digit PIN becomes crucial in identifying a stolen car.

The HSRPs are fixed by automobile dealerships & state authority-approved private vendors. The HSRPs are only issued once the vehicle owner passes on essential details like engine number & chassis number. This procedure is quite useful in preventing the counterfeiting of the registration plates.

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The authorities have also addressed the issue of incomprehensible registration plates as owners end up using different fonts & other additions & make it difficult for the traffic police to read the plates. 

The HSRPs have a uniform pattern, therefore eliminating the entire issue.

How much does HSRP cost?

The centre hasn't capped the price of HSRP which means the cost could differ in various states. On average, the HSRP costs around Rs 400 for 2-wheelers, up to Rs 1,100 for 4-wheelers depending on the category. The colour-coded stickers can be fitted for Rs 100 for vehicles with an HSRP.

Where can the HSRPs be purchased?

For vehicle owners in Uttar Pradesh & Delhi, bookmyhsrp.com is a dedicated portal to purchase HSRP & colour-coded fuel stickers. The website has been authorized by the govt to provide HSRPs. Information like vehicle registration number, chassis number, & engine number will be needed to book an appointment.

As for the other states, not many have announced an enforcement drive like the Uttar Pradesh & Delhi Govt. The best way to purchase an HSRP & colour-coded sticker is through the RTOs.

Another way to purchase HSRPs is through authorized auto dealers, but it is to be noted that many dealerships are still not authorized to carry out the procedure & the best way would be to check your respective State Transport Department’s web portal for any such information. 

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