High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) Violations Draw Heavy Fines Amid Nationwide Crackdown

Authorities across India are intensifying efforts to enforce the mandatory use of High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs), with Delhi and Maharashtra emerging as focal points for violations. In Maharashtra, over seven lakh newly registered vehicles, including government-owned ones, lack HSRPs despite rules mandating their installation. Meanwhile, Delhi’s Transport Department has launched a stringent drive, penalizing violators ₹5,000 and cracking down on dealers supplying non-compliant vehicles.

A major hurdle to nationwide compliance remains the absence of direct penalties for missing HSRPs, with fines often linked to secondary offenses. However, Delhi’s special campaign now targets vehicles without HSRPs or unauthorized stickers, holding both owners and dealers accountable. Investigations reveal that many Maharashtra-based dealers flout regulations by skipping HSRP uploads to the VAHAN portal before issuing registration certificates, heightening security risks.

Further compounding the issue, improperly installed HSRPs—secured with screws instead of snap locks—and missing chromium hologram stickers on windshields are rampant. These stickers, critical for crime prevention and registration tracking, are absent in countless vehicles.

HSRPs feature tamper-proof elements like laser-engraved IDs and retro-reflective films. Experts stress the need for stricter enforcement, public awareness, and harsher penalties to curb non-compliance. Separately, Delhi Traffic Police are penalizing vehicles with decorative or non-standard number plates, imposing fines up to ₹5,000 for repeat offenders.