Key security features of a genuine HSRP
A High Security Registration Plate is made of 1mm aluminium with rounded borders, featuring a chromium-based Ashoka Chakra hologram hot-stamped on the top left. On the bottom left, a permanent 10-digit PIN laser code is etched and mapped directly into the Parivahan Vahan database.
Plates are secured to the vehicle with non-reusable snap-lock rivets that break upon any attempt at unauthorized removal, preventing vehicle cloning and plate theft.
Color-coded third registration sticker categories
The color-coded sticker is applied to the bottom-left inner side of the front windshield. It contains registration details, engine and chassis numbers, and fuel classification for automated optical enforcement during environmental smog alerts.
| Sticker Colour | Fuel Type | Vehicle Category |
|---|---|---|
| Light Blue | Petrol / CNG | BS-IV and BS-VI private and commercial vehicles |
| Orange | Diesel | BS-IV and BS-VI diesel passenger cars, SUVs and commercial haulers |
| Green | Electric (EV) | 100% Battery electric vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions |
Authorized booking portals and fitting procedure
- BookMyHSRP (Rosmerta Safety Systems): Authorized for Delhi, UP, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Andaman.
- MakeMyHSRP (Celex Technologies): Authorized for West Bengal and select eastern zones.
- SIAM National Portal: Direct redirect engine for manufacturer-certified plate vendors across all states.
- State Transport Portals: Direct state links in Karnataka (KST), Gujarat (HSRP Gujarat), and Andhra Pradesh.
Fines and enforcement under Section 192 MVA
Driving a vehicle without an authorized HSRP or valid color-coded sticker is punishable under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Fines range from ₹5,000 for a first offence up to ₹10,000 for subsequent violations.
In Delhi-NCR and Karnataka, automated ANPR cameras issue e-challans automatically to vehicles detected with fancy, distorted or non-HSRP number plates.
Questions about this check
Can I buy an HSRP number plate from a local roadside shop?
No. Plates made by roadside shops lack the mandatory 10-digit laser PIN mapped into the Vahan database and are deemed illegal, attracting fines under Section 192.
What should I do if an HSRP plate is damaged or lost?
For a lost plate, file an online lost article report / FIR with local police. Then book a replacement plate on your state's authorized HSRP portal using your vehicle number and chassis number.
Sources and corrections
- Parivahan Sewa: vehicle and registration services
- SIAM: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers HSRP portal
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