High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) has now become mandatory in almost all states. Its purpose is to increase vehicle safety and streamline the registration process. HSRP test will start soon for all vehicles in Uttar Pradesh also. Transport Commissioner has asked RTOs and SRTOs to speed up the vehicle testing process for HSRP. The biggest challenge in this is that of two-wheelers. According to reports, there are more than 2 crore two-wheelers in the state which still do not have HSRP number plates. In UP, a fine of Rs 5000 can be imposed on vehicles without HSRP.
What is HSRP?
If you have not yet known what High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is, then today we are going to answer this question. HSRP is a plate made of aluminium. This special number plate is fitted on your vehicle with a non-usable lock. Which cannot be removed. A chromium-based blue hot-stamped hologram of the Ashok Chakra is affixed on the top left corner of the registration plate. This hologram is of 20X20 mm. There is a 10-digit laser engraved PIN (permanent identification number) in the lower left corner of this plate. The corners of this number plate will be round. HSRP is quite different from any common number plate and is easily accessible.
How to get HSRP made?
At present, if you buy a new vehicle, the dealership provides you HSRP along with it. Talking about the price, it can be around Rs 400 for a two-wheeler and Rs 1100 for a four-wheeler. Let us tell you that this price may be more or less in different states of the country. If you are wondering how to apply for high security number plate online, then the process for its registration is as follows –
Visit the government authorized registration portal Bookmyhsrp.com and fill all the required details like vehicle number, chassis number, engine number, address, contact details, fuel option etc. If the vehicle is for personal use, click on ‘non-transport’ under the vehicle category option displayed on the screen. Submit this form and you will receive a user name and password on your registered mobile number. Login using the given username and password to make payment. Along with this you will also get a receipt. As soon as the HSRP number of your vehicle is ready, you will receive a notification on your registered mobile number. After some time of this process, the high security number plate will arrive at the authorized dealership and you will be able to get it installed in your vehicle.
