In a recent initiative, the Road Transport Ministry has mandated the inclusion of high-security registration plates (HSRP) and colour-coded stickers for all vehicles. While vehicles registered post-2019 typically come with HSRP, those with number plates predating 2019 must now undergo the necessary changes.
This blog provides comprehensive information about penalties for driving without a high-security registration plate.
Penalties for Driving Without the High-Security Registration Plate
Having a high-security registration plate along with colour-coded stickers is mandatory for all. Not having an HSRP would be considered a violation and punishable with fines. The fine for not having an HSRP number plate is as follows:
- It can be INR 5000 in some cases where the violation isn't too bad.
- A high-security number plate fine can go up to INR 10000 if the violation is too high.
- Depending on the state and union territory where the violation occurs, the fines can still vary.
- Also, the fines can either go up or down depending upon upcoming reforms and amendments.