The department issued an internal note on December 4, along with detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
More than 20 million vehicle owners in Maharashtra must install High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 2019 by March 31, 2025, as directed by the state’s Transport Department. The mandate is aimed at curbing vehicle theft, standardising identification, and improving access to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) systems.
The department issued an internal note on December 4, along with detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), emphasising the importance of this upgrade. According to RTO officials, vehicle owners are responsible for arranging the installation of these tamper-proof aluminium plates, which feature retro-reflective film, a chromium-based Ashok Chakra hologram, and a unique 10-digit laser-embossed serial number.
Since its rollout in April 2019, HSRP has been mandatory for newly manufactured vehicles. Now, the rule extends to older vehicles, which must comply before the deadline. Transport officials stated, “The SOP ensures uniformity, and vehicles registered before April 2019 must also meet the HSRP requirement.”
In Mumbai, approximately 4.8 million vehicles registered across the four RTOs—Tardeo, Andheri, Wadala, and Borivali—will need these specialised plates. Installation costs are ₹450 for two-wheelers and tractors, ₹500 for three-wheelers, and ₹745 for four-wheelers, including GST.
To implement the programme, the Maharashtra Transport Commissioner’s Office has appointed three agencies—Rosmerta Safety Systems Ltd, Real Mazon India Ltd, and FTA HSRP Solutions Pvt Ltd—through a competitive tender process. These agencies will manage the installation of plates across three zones in the state.
Post-deadline, enforcement authorities, including RTO and Traffic Police, will have the power to impose fines and take legal action for non-compliance under Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Vehicle owners are encouraged to ensure compliance early to avoid penalties.
