The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) made it mandatory for all vehicles to get a high security registration plate (HSRP) fixed along with a color-coded plate for vehicles.
A high security registration plate is made up of aluminum and is fixed on the vehicle using two non-reusable locks. The registration plate comes with a hot-stamped chromium-based hologram of Asoka Chakra on the top left corner which is precisely measures 20mm x 20mm. At the bottom left corner of the plate is a 10-digit PIN (permanent identification number) that is laser-engraved on the reflective sheet.
Similarly, the HSRP also comes with a hot-stamped film applied on the registration numerals and letters bearing the inscription ‘India’ at a 45- degree angle. Once the unique registration is fixed, it is then electronically linked to the vehicle.
A third license plate sticker is an effective way against manipulation, forgery and car theft. Furthermore, it can be used as a proof of a vehicle registration. TLP stickers are highly resistant against UV and temperature. The selfadhesive / self-sticking number plate sticker will be placed on the inner side of the windshield of a vehicle.
Reflective Features
HSRP license plates provide a high degree of light reflectivity, which helps in a safe driving experience. The high-quality retroreflective sheeting that is laminated and embossed in HSRP provides excellent clarity during day time and offers high reflectivity at night. It has been proven that the application and usage of Retro-Reflective sheeting on vehicle license plates reduce accidents and loss of life significantly across the globe based on the data available over the last 40 years.
This feature is particularly essential in India, given the fact that lack of visibility is one of the highest causes of fatal accidents.
Chromium based hologram
Holograms are one of the most commonly used security features that we see in our daily life. Hot-stamping of chromium-based hologram makes it possible for a license plate to withstand the vagaries of weather for a long time. The holograms carry the image of ‘CHAKRA’ as notified by the Government of India. Since the holograms are stamped at a very temperature of 220° Celsius, tampering, removal, or replacement of the hologram is not possible. Holograms on number plates are easily visible with naked eyes so that they give a direct hint about possible fraud if they are missing or destroyed/ tampered with. Holograms are also duplication-proof, which makes it impossible to replicate them.
Security Inscript
The security inscription shall incorporate the following features: The type of colour or ink which is used for the inscription is based on a Pearl Pigment Colour. Verification of the use of this kind of colour can be made as follows: By changing the visual direction between the license plate and the viewer (under day light) change in intensity of the colour can be seen. This change is also related to the intensity of the external illumination of the license plate. This property shall avoid copying such kind of product by using a simple print.
Snap Lock
The snap lock is the external fastening device used as normal bolting procedure for the License Plate to the vehicle body. This device prevents removal and reusability of the License Plate from the vehicle. Also, any tampering with the snap lock is easily detectable by naked eye, making it easy for the law enforcing agencies to detect any abnormality in the License Plate. This snap lock system is used in many countries worldwide including Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia etc.
Third License Plate sticker on the windscreen
A self-destructive self-adhesive sticker is also pasted on the windscreens of the vehicles which contain all information pertaining to the vehicles’ registration. Details including the laser numbers on the front and rear plates of the vehicle, the registration date, the RTO where it was registered and of course the Registration Number can be retrieved from this sticker. The sticker acts as an added security feature of HSRP license plates.
Laser-etched 12-digit alphanumeric code
A laser-etched alphanumeric code is inscribed below the ‘IND’ on the license plates. This is a unique identification mark for all license plates across the country and no two codes are the same. Using a laser to engrave the code makes it impossible to be erased. The complete details of the vehicle can be easily obtained from the records of the HSRP supplier/RTO with this laser code.