Government Notifications

Official notifications from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding HSRP

📢 HSRP Mandate Notification

📅 Notification No: GSR 321(E) | Date: April 12, 2019

Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 - Amendment

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways hereby notifies that all vehicles registered in India shall be fitted with High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) as per the specifications laid down in Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

📅 Notification No: GSR 522(E) | Date: July 15, 2021

Extension of Deadline for HSRP Installation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for installation of HSRP on existing vehicles is extended to March 31, 2022. All vehicles registered before April 2019 must be fitted with HSRP by this date.

📅 Notification No: GSR 189(E) | Date: March 10, 2023

Color-Coded Stickers for Fuel Type Identification

All vehicles must display color-coded stickers indicating fuel type: Blue for petrol/CNG, Orange for diesel, and Green for electric vehicles. These stickers shall be affixed on the HSRP as per prescribed format.

📅 Notification No: GSR 456(E) | Date: August 22, 2024

HSRP Mandatory for All Vehicles - Enforcement

With effect from January 1, 2025, all vehicles without HSRP will be liable for penalty under Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. State transport authorities and traffic police are directed to enforce compliance.

Technical Specifications

Material: Aluminum sheet of 1.0mm thickness with retro-reflective sheeting
Dimensions: As per IS 13278:2002 standards
Hologram: Hot-stamped chromium hologram with 'INDIA' and Ashoka Chakra
Laser Code: 10-digit alphanumeric code etched using laser technology
Snap Lock: Non-reusable snap lock system with unique serial number
Font: Standardized font with specific spacing as per Central Motor Vehicles Rules

Penalty for Non-Compliance

As per Section 192 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988:

First Offense: Fine up to ₹5,000
Subsequent Offense: Fine up to ₹10,000 or imprisonment for up to 1 year, or both
State transport authorities may also suspend registration in case of repeated violations

Important: All vehicle owners are advised to install HSRP at the earliest to avoid penalties during traffic checks.

Authorized Vendors and Manufacturers

HSRP can only be manufactured and installed by vendors authorized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. BOOK-MY-HSRP is an authorized platform for HSRP bookings in partnership with Rosmerta Safety Systems Limited, an empaneled manufacturer.

List of authorized manufacturers:

Rosmerta Safety Systems Limited
Shimnit Utsch India Private Limited
Madhu Jayanti Private Limited
Laser Technologies India Private Limited

State-Wise Implementation Status

HSRP implementation is complete in all states and union territories. Vehicle owners can book HSRP through authorized online portals like BOOK-MY-HSRP.

Delhi-NCR: Fully implemented, strict enforcement from March 2023
Maharashtra: Implementation complete, ongoing checks by traffic police
Uttar Pradesh: Phased implementation completed in all districts
Karnataka: Mandatory for all vehicles from January 2024
Tamil Nadu: Implementation underway, deadline extended to June 2025

Official References

For detailed information, please refer to the following official documents:

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: www.morth.nic.in
Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: Rule 50 - Registration Plates
State Transport Authority: Contact your local RTO for state-specific guidelines

Last Updated: March 24, 2026 | Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India