Karnataka motorists warned of heavy fines for missing HSRP number plates after September 15
Karnataka motorists must install High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) by September 15 to avoid fines. Vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, are affected. With 12 days left, around 1.5 crore vehicles still need HSRPs. Non-compliance will incur fines of Rs 500 for first-time and Rs 1,000 for repeat offences.
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FollowKarnataka motorists, take note: The deadline to comply with the High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) rule is fast approaching. Vehicles must have an HSRP by September 15, or they risk facing significant penalties.
The rule requires that all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, display an HSRP. With just 12 days left, the pressure is on for drivers to ensure their vehicles are compliant.
'No further extension after Sept 15 for HSRP installation': Karnataka govt issues final warning to motorists
The Transport Department has made it clear that there will be no further extensions to this deadline. Motorists who have not yet followed the HSRP mandate were previously given four deadlines, and now, the final date is imminent.
As of now, around 51 lakh vehicles have been fitted with the HSRP. However, approximately 1.5 crore vehicles still need to comply with this regulation. The Transport Department is set to enforce this rule strictly across the state, including Bengaluru. Failure to comply with the HSRP requirement after September 15 will result in penalties. For those caught without the HSRP for the first time, the fine will be Rs 500. A repeat offence will lead to a fine of Rs 1,000.
Additional Transport Commissioner Mallikarjun has warned that the department will be vigilant in its enforcement. Officials will be actively monitoring vehicles to ensure compliance with the new regulation.
The Karnataka Transport Department has set a firm deadline of September 15 for installing High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) on all vehicles, with no further extensions allowed. Motorists are urged to comply by this date to avoid fines. The department will strictly enforce HSRP installation on non-compliant vehicles.
Vehicle owners are advised to act quickly and avoid the last-minute rush. The Transport Department has emphasized that this is the final deadline and no additional extensions will be granted.
