The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) has urged vehicle owners to install High-Security Registration Number Plates (HSRPs) on vehicles manufactured before April 1, 2019. This initiative aligns with the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and directives from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which mandate HSRPs for all vehicles manufactured after April 1, 2019.

The move aims to curb vehicle-related crimes, such as number plate tampering and forgery, while ensuring easy identification of vehicles on the road. In light of national security concerns, the Supreme Court has also mandated the installation of HSRPs on older vehicles, the Maharashtra Transport Commissioner’s Office said.