Traffic Rules: This rule does not apply to two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. This rule was introduced only for passenger vehicles. At present, there are 10 lakh such new vehicles which have not installed High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).
Traffic Rules: In view of the cases of tampering with the number plate of vehicles, HSRP i.e. High Security Registration Plate was introduced by the Maharashtra Government in the year 2019. But there are still some vehicles which are running on the road without HSRP plates. But according to the rules issued by the government, it is necessary for almost all vehicles to get high security registration plate, if not done then a fine may have to be paid for it. However, this rule does not apply to two-wheelers and commercial vehicles. This rule was introduced only for passenger vehicles. At present, there are 10 lakh such new vehicles which have not installed High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).
What is the matter?
The state government has made HSRP mandatory for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019 to curb vehicle theft and bring uniformity in identification. This has put the responsibility on the manufacturers to install HSRP before handing over the vehicles to the customers.
It extended the deadline for installing HSRP to April 30. The state government has also made HSRP mandatory for an estimated 2.10 crore old vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. A recent internal review on the ‘fitment’ of HSRP indicates that out of 1.15 crore registered vehicles, 1.05 crore have HSRP, while 9.98 lakh vehicles are running without it.
How much will be the fine?
Talking about the fine, a fine can be imposed for not installing this high security registration plate in the country. Traffic police can impose a challan on those who violate the rules. However, its amount can be between Rs 500-1000. But it depends on different states. But there is no provision to punish for not having this number plate, but a nominal fine can definitely be imposed.
How is a high security registration plate?
These are commonly called ‘IND’ or ‘India’ number plates. Made of rare aluminum alloy, HSRP has a retro-reflective film with the inscription ‘India’, a chromium-based Ashok Chakra hologram, hot-stamped letters ‘IND’ in blue and a special 10-digit laser-engraved serial number. This protects it from the possibility of tampering.
HSRP gets damaged when forcibly removed when fitted using snap locks. Many number plates have very small letters and digits (except the last four numbers) to avoid cameras installed to monitor traffic on highways and junctions.
