Telangana HSRP: High-Security Number Plate For New & Old Vehicles in Telangana

The installation of the High Security Registration Plates has been made mandatory by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. This comes in the light of revisions in the regulations of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The High Security Registration Plates are a new kind of tamper proof number plates made from aluminum. The HSRP Plates have a chromium-based Ashok Chakra on the left with ‘IND’ written on it.

The vehicle identification number in these plates are laser coded, which makes them easy to scan. In addition, they come with the color-coded sticker, which indicates the fuel type and Bharat Stage of the car. All the registered vehicles in the country have to thus install HSRP number plates mandatorily. This applies to the state of Telangana as well.

HSRP Telangana Registration Process

 The Transport Department of the Government of Telangana is vested with the responsibility for implementing these rules in their state. Residents can visit the official portal of Telangana HSRP to ensure their registration. The eligible motorists, by visiting www.hsrpts.com, can fulfill their required details and track the status of their application digitally. Vehicles registered after the date of April 1, 2019, come with the pre-fitted HSRP number plate. Owners of the old vehicle registered before this date can visit the official website of Telangana HSRP and complete the registration process by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Telangana HSRP, i.e., www.hsrpts.com

Step 2: Enter all the relevant details asked regarding your vehicle.

Step 3: Enter all the asked Personal Details on the platform.

Step 4: OTP verification process will occur in this step. You must enter the exact OTP in the assigned column which you have received via phone message or email.

Step 5: Pay the requisite amount of fees to avail of the service in the online mode.

Step 6: Click on the submit button to conclude the process.

To fulfill the registration process in the offline mode, one must visit their nearest RTO branch of the state and fill up the application form. The officials will then verify your details and receive the payment for the process. Your HSRP will further be approved by relevant authorities, upon which you can collect it from your nearest RTO office in Telangana.

Benefits of HSRP & Colour Coded Stickers

Below are the key benefits of having an HSRP and color-coded stickers for your vehicle:

• The HSRP plates are tamper-proof, and they come with non-reusable locks. These locks can only be broken once the number plates are removed, which can not be reinstalled in a vehicle.
• The HSRP number plates can be tracked very easily, which minimizes the risk of vehicle theft.
• HSRP number plates cannot be changed or replaced. The issuance of an HSRP plate can only be made only with necessary information details such as chassis number, which makes the process of identification centralized and easier.
• Further, the other major advantage of HSRP plates is that it comes with standardized font style and size, making it easier for the police and authorities to identify the vehicles easily.
• Color coded stickers affixed along with the HSRP number plate are indicative of the fuel type of the vehicle.
• Further, the color coded stickers consist of information such as the name and registration of the vehicle number and the name of the registering authority of the vehicle.

Features of Telangana HSRP plates

• HSRP number plates have to be made from aluminum with a thickness of 1.0 mm.
• The edges and borders of the plates should be of a round shape to avoid the risk of injuries.
• The plate is guaranteed to have a life of 5 years.
• The plate must consist of ‘IND’ written in the top left corner of the number plate font colored in blue, the size of which must be one-fourth of the font size of the vehicle number.
• The plate is applied with a chromium-based hologram which is applied by hot stamping to protect against counterfeiting.
• The plates must bear an identification number, which must be of a minimum of seven digits. This is laser branded in the reflective sheeting and must bear the verification inscription.
• Third registration marks must be affixed on the windscreen along with HSRP plates to consist of various information such as registering authority, registration number, etc.

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