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Government of India vide their gazette dated 06^th December 2018, passed an order for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) which shall came into force by 1^st day of April 2019.

What is High Security Registration Plates (HSRP)?

A High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is an aluminium-made number plate that is fixed onto a vehicle by a minimum of two non-reusable Snap-On locks and has various identifiable features.

What are the features of High Security Registration Plates?

• It has aluminium-made number plate that is fixed onto a vehicle by a minimum of two non-reusable Snap-On locks.
• To protect against counterfeiting, a chromium-based hologram of the size 20 mm x 20 mm shall be applied by hot stamping on the top left-hand corner of the plate in both front and rear plates. The hologram shall contain CHAKRA in blue colour.
• The permanent identification number of minimum 10 digits shall be laser branded into the reflective sheeting on the bottom left-hand side of the registration plate with the letter size being 5 mm
• The hot stamping film to be applied on the letters or numerals of the licence number shall bear the inscription “INDIA”.
• It also has a third registration plate in the form of a self-destructive type chromium based hologram sticker shall be of the size of 100 mm x 60 mm is to be affixed on the inner side of left hand corner of windshield of the vehicle.
• The background colour for the self-destructive type chromium based hologram sticker for the Diesel vehicles shall be Orange and it shall be Light Blue for the Petrol and CNG vehicles. For all other vehicles, the background shall be of grey colour
• The unique high security registration plate shall be linked electronically to the vehicle after its affixture on the vehicle on registration.
• Retro Reflective Sheet (RRS) is used in HSRP that helps to enhance night-time visibility. HSRP is made using a high-grade RRS that helps in increasing visibility from a distance of over 200 meters.

What are the advantages/benefits of High Security Registration Plates?

• As HSRPs come with non-reusable snap locks, they can’t be easily stolen without damaging the plates themselves.
• The HSRPs have unified fonts, colours, and styles, making them easily readable and standardised.
• The HSRPs are made by registered automobile dealers and vendors affiliated with state authorities. They make the HSRPs after gaining all the vehicle-related information such as engine number, chassis number, etc. So, it’s a great way to accumulate such crucial information about a vehicle in a central database, and it becomes easy for authorities to track the vehicle.
• Colour-coded stickers, also known as a third registration plate indicate the vehicle’s fuel type.
• HSRP implementation will help in regulating the transfer of vehicle ownership which will eventually help to curb illegal sale in the grey market.
• HSRP implementation will help to prevent tax evasions and increase the State revenues. It will also help to prevent loss of revenue on account of failure to register and transfer of vehicle during re-sale.
• HSRP will facilitate for gradually phasing out of bold polluting vehicles using the available Data bank.

Where to apply for High Security Registration Plates?

The process to get your HSRP for your car will vary based on the State your car was registered in. You will need to check the state transport department (RTO) to get the list of car dealerships that are certified to fix the HSRP and colour-coded stickers. You can apply for it online by visiting the government authorized portal hsrpbr.com or bookmyhsrp.com for booking an appointment to get HSRP and a colour-coded fuel sticker.