Only 3.9 lakh out of 2 crore registered vehicles have HSRPs

Karnataka transport department to oversee HSRPs implementation

Failure to adhere to new plate requirement will result in penalties

The state government has decided to extend the deadline for the implementation of high-security registration plates (HSRP) by an additional three months, pushing the original cutoff from November 17, 2023, to February 17, 2024.

This decision comes in light of the low compliance rate, with only 3.9 lakh out of 2 crore registered vehicles in the state having adopted the HSRPs.

The initiative is in accordance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with the state’s transport department overseeing the enforcement of these regulations. Failure to adhere to the new plate requirement will result in penalties.

The initial announcement in August specified that vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, must replace their existing number plates with the mandated HSRPs.

However, the response was suboptimal, with numerous complaints about the lack of clarity in the transport department’s instructions regarding the HSRP acquisition process.

In response to public dissatisfaction, the department subsequently shared information on an online portal facilitating the purchase of the new plates.

Despite this effort, challenges persist for motorists attempting to secure HSRPs for their vehicles, underscoring the need for continued improvement in the implementation process.