Telangana plans mandatory HSRP installation for all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019

However, transport officials stated that while the proposal has been submitted to the government, a formal order is yet to be issued. According to the proposed rule, all vehicles—both two-wheelers and four-wheelers—registered on or before April 1, 2019, must be fitted with High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP), which are tamper-proof and feature advanced security elements.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Transport Department is considering bringing in rule that all old vehicles that were registered before April 1, 2019 in the State, must mandatorily be fitted with High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP).

However, though the proposal has been sent to the government, an order in this regard is still awaited, transport officials said.

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As per the rule, all vehicles, both two-wheelers and four-wheelers which were registered on or before April 1, 2019 must be equipped with HSRP— a tamper-proof, standardized number plate with advanced security features.

The l date to install HSRP is September 30, 2025.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

Vehicle owners who fail to comply before the deadline will face denial of transport-related services (such as transfer of ownership, address change, fitness certificates, etc.).
Additionally, legal cases may be filed and fines or penalties may be imposed for non-compliance.

Why HSRP?
High-Security Registration Plates help in:
– Preventing vehicle theft
– Ensuring uniformity in number plates across the country
– Enhancing road safety and tracking of vehicles.

What You Should Do:
If your vehicle was registered before April 1, 2019:
1. Visit the official HSRP booking portal (usually provided by the government-authorized vendor).
2. Book a slot for HSRP installation.
3. Get the plate fixed before September 30, 2025.