HSRP
We explain description of HSRP
As the name suggests, a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) is a highly secure number plate aimed to bring about a uniform pattern of displaying registration marks across the country. HSRP plates are made of aluminium featuring unique details apart from the registration number. The plates have a seven-digit unique laser code, chromium-based chakra hologram to prevent counterfeiting, a self destructive sticker with the engine and chassis numbers of the vehicle, ‘IND’ inscribed in blue colour, with India inscribed at a 45 degree angle in hot stamping foil across all letters and numbers on the plate. Last but not the least, it has a non removable and non reusable snap lock.
The snap lock will hold the number plate in place on the vehicle. Any attempt to remove or replace the snap lock will cause the lock to break which makes it impossible to install any other number plate on the vehicle. In case the bumper and/or HSRP is damaged in an accident the replacement can be provided only by the RTO.
HSRPs need to be fitted on to each and every vehicle in the country irrespective of where you live. However, the manner of implementation will be a phased one. In fact, Manipur is among the first states asked to introduce the scheme by the Supreme Court along with Delhi and Kerala. In Delhi, the programme was kicked off on May 1. Existing vehicle owners will have to switch to the new plates from June 15.
The unique seven-digit laser code is the biggest safety feature. It is meant to be scanned by laser detector cameras to identify if the number plate details match the laser code and whether or not the registration plate belongs to the vehicle. However, for this to work laser detector cameras will have to be installed on important roads and intersections to capture footage of stolen vehicles. These cameras are not available in India so far and will have to be imported. Technically, until the laser detector cameras are installed or, for that matter, are available in India one crucial safety factor of the new HSRP will be defunct. The cameras can either be installed on fixed positions or used as hand-held devices. The cameras also help in recording details of speeding vehicles.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday set March 31, 2012 as the deadline for states to implement the scheme for fixing high security registration plates (HSRP) in motor vehicles, while directing Delhi government to complete the process by this yearend. "We extend the period for implementation of the scheme till December 31, 2011, by which date, all steps, complete in all respects, should be taken by the Delhi government," a bench of Chief Justice S H Kapadia and Justices A K Patnaik and Swatanter Kumar said.
