HSRP Number Plate In Karnataka: Vehicle Owners, It's Time! Find Out HSRP Rule, Fines And More

The Karnataka Transport Department has set a deadline for vehicle owners to obtain high-security registration plates (HSRPs). However, there is a lack of compliance as no one is getting new number plates. In response, state Transport Department has initiated penalty measures. According to the notification, not having an HSRP number plate after February 17 will result in fines-Rs 1000 for the first offense and Rs 2000 for subsequent violations.

Despite the deadline to fix the mandatory high-security registration plates (HSRPs) for vehicles in Karnataka registered before April 2019 is fast approaching, vehicle owners are showing no interest in changing their number plates.

Meanwhile, the Transport Department, aiming to enforce compliance, plans to involve the police force after February 17. Originally set for November 17, 2023, the deadline was extended to February 17, 2024, due to apathy among vehicle owners. With only 16 days remaining, Mallikarjuna, Additional Commissioner of the Transport Department, reported that only 10 lakh vehicles have been fitted with HSRP so far.

According to Regional Transport Office (RTO) registration records, there are 2.15 crore old vehicles in the state. Considering vehicles registered in the 15 years preceding 2019, there are approximately 1.70 crore vehicles.

Despite the extension, vehicle owners have not shown compliance, and the deadline concludes on February 17. Failure to comply by then will prompt joint actions by traffic police and RTO officials to impose fines. Motorists are expressing discontent and are requesting a one-year extension, despite the state transport department already granting two deadline extensions. A penalty is assured if the HSRP number plate is not installed by February 17, with motorists urging for an additional year to comply.

What are High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP)?

HSRP refers to a specific type of vehicle number plate crafted from aluminum, securely attached to the vehicle using permanent locks. In the top left corner of both the front and rear plates, chromium hologram of the Ashoka Chakra, measuring 20 mm x 20 mm, is hot-stamped in the top left corner of both the front and rear plates as a security measure to deter counterfeiting.

How to Obtain HSRPs in Karnataka:

• Visit the Karnataka transport department website at https://transport.karnataka.gov.in or www.siam.in.
• Click the 'Book HSRP' option.
• Enter essential vehicle details, including the manufacturer.
• Choose a convenient dealer location for HSRP installation and complete the online payment (cash payments not permitted).
• Receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on the registered mobile number.
• Utilize the OTP to select a preferred date and time for HSRP installation via the website.
• Visit the vehicle manufacturer or an authorized dealer for HSRP installation. Some manufacturers provide doorstep installation services at homes and offices.

Once you input the required information, including your vehicle number, you will need to complete the online payment for the HSRP. The cost for a car's HSRP ranges from Rs. 650 to Rs. 850, inclusive of taxes. For a two-wheeler, the cost is between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 after taxes, covering both number plates.