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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Confusion over HSRP enforcement leaves Hyderabad commuters frustrated
Motorists in Hyderabad are facing confusion over inconsistent enforcement of High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) by traffic police, with many claiming they have been penalised despite receiving no clear instructions on how to comply with the mandate. Vehicle owners, particularly those with older registration numbers, have reported receiving challans ranging from ₹100 to ₹300 for what are being classified as 'irregular number plates'. What has sparked discontent is not the fine itself, but the lack of clarity on how to obtain HSRPs, especially for vehicles registered before the current system was introduced in 2019. Aditya Rao, a private employee working in Gachibowli, said he received a challan for an 'irregular number plate' for his two-wheeler in December 2024. 'The vehicle was a 2016 purchase. Back then we didn't have this system of getting your number plates from the showroom like it is now. I got it done in due time and honestly I wasn't aware of the violation until I was slapped with the challan,' he said. Other residents shared similar concerns. Arun Abraham, a resident of Sanathnagar, was issued a challan in June 2025 for his car, registered in 2014. 'The vehicle was registered before HSRPs became mandatory. There has been no official notification or instruction from the State government on how owners of older vehicles can make the switch,' he said. Jurisdictional overlaps are compounding the confusion. Residents say traffic police stations across different zones, Hyderabad and Cyberabad, appear to be enforcing the rule with varying interpretations. Arun noted that although he resides within Cyberabad limits, he was fined in the Hyderabad zone. 'I went to the Begumpet traffic police station to understand the reason. They acknowledged that they had been asked to issue challans but did not know how to facilitate the conversion to HSRP. They simply directed me to the RTO,' he said. This situation unfolds in the backdrop of a planned enforcement drive by the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police in coordination with the Telangana Transport Department. The aim was to ensure compliance with HSRP requirements, mandated under the Motor Vehicles Act, as a safety and traceability measure. However, the lack of preparatory groundwork is now creating more chaos than compliance. HSRPs are designed to be tamper-proof and are linked to a centralised database. While their phased rollout has been underway across India, implementation in Telangana, particularly Hyderabad, has been uneven. The lack of a formal Government Order specifying how and when owners of older vehicles must switch to HSRPs has only added to the confusion. Many commuters see the ongoing enforcement as premature in the absence of such official clarity. Several vehicle owners who attempted to book appointments online reported technical issues. 'I am trying to get an appointment on but it keeps giving me an error asking for a 'correct registration number'. All details, including chassis and engine numbers, are being entered correctly, yet I keep getting these error messages,' said one user on Reddit. Another user wrote, 'Unable to apply for HSRP—facing the same error for Telangana. Tried contacting HSRP support but received no reply. All documents are within the validity period.'
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Norms issued for 65K green autos registration
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Transport Department on Sunday issued detailed guidelines for registering new LPG, CNG, and electric auto-rickshaws within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits. The move comes after the GO, issued in June, which permits the registration of 65,000 such vehicles. Transport Commissioner Surendra Mohan announced that eligible individuals residing within ORR limits can now purchase and register these eco-friendly auto rickshaws through any authorised dealer across the state. To qualify, applicants must hold a valid three-wheeler driving licence that reflects their address within the ORR limits. Further, they must submit supporting address proof that matches the license. Each applicant is eligible for only one permit under this scheme and must furnish a self-declaration affidavit confirming they do not already own an auto rickshaw. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once approved, the vehicle must be registered within 60 days at the designated transport office; otherwise, the permit will be cancelled. Auto dealers have been instructed to thoroughly verify all documents before uploading applicant details to the dealer portal. After submission, applications will be forwarded to the transport office for approval or rejection within 24 hours.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- The Hindu
Traffic police gear up for crackdown on non-HSRP vehicles in Hyderabad
In a bid to enforce long-pending vehicle safety regulations, the Hyderabad and Cyberabad police, in coordination with the Telangana Transport Department, are set to launch a large-scale enforcement drive against vehicles that have not been fitted with High Security Registration Plates (HSRPs). Senior officials confirmed that while enforcement of this provision is permitted under the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, the implementation in Hyderabad has so far been sporadic and uncoordinated. 'We are now preparing to roll out strict enforcement drive in coordination with the Transport Department,' said Hyderabad Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) D. Joel Davis. Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Gajarao Bhupal noted that while challans have been issued under the 'irregular number plate' category, enforcement has lacked systematic execution and uniformity. 'We are now working to ensure HSRP plates are first installed on all government vehicles to set an example,' he added. As per the data shared by the Cyberabad Traffic department, between January 1 and June 19, 2025, Cyberabad police recorded 32,448 number plate violations, including 15,146 for improper or irregular plates, 5,755 for erased plates, 5,431 for fancy plates, and 5,244 for vehicles without any number plates. An additional 872 cases involved tampered plates. Mahesh Malhotra, Secretary of the High Security Registration Plates Association of India, described the situation in Hyderabad as a clear case of regulatory lapse. 'The number of older vehicles fitted with HSRPs in Telangana is negligible when compared to other States. Lack of awareness, enforcement gaps, and the Telangana government's delay in issuing HSRP procedures for older vehicles are the key reasons for non-compliance,' he said. The Supreme Court of India, through its order dated April 9, 2025, has instructed all States and Union Territories to file compliance reports on the affixation of HSRPs to older vehicles and enforcement actions under the Motor Vehicles Act by June 30. However, in a May 2, 2025 letter from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) outlining the national progress on HSRP installation, data from Telangana was missing. 'Without data submission or integration with the Vahan and Sarathi portals, Telangana's status remains uncertain,' said Malhotra. HSRPs play a vital role in ensuring vehicular security and law enforcement. Equipped with tamper-proof snap locks and laser-etched serial numbers, these plates are linked to Vahan database, allowing agencies to track stolen vehicles, verify registration data, and issue automated challans via Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems.
United News of India
30-04-2025
- General
- United News of India
Telangana Govt partners Rapido to roll out road safety awareness campaign
Hyderabad, Apr 30 (UNI) In a concerted effort to address the critical issue of road safety, the Telangana Transport Department has partnered with Rapido to roll out a comprehensive statewide awareness campaign. The collaboration aims to educate citizens on safe riding practices and emphasise the importance of helmet usage. As part of the partnership, Rapido and the Transport Department will implement a multi-faceted Road Safety and Awareness Campaign across Telangana. Key components of the campaign include driver training programs, public workshops, helmet distribution drives, and innovative outreach activities designed to engage and inform the community. At the SARATHI event held here on Wednesday, Rapido distributed 250 helmets, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing safety for riders, captains, and the broader community. These efforts aim to promote adherence to traffic regulations while fostering a culture of responsible commuting across the state. UNI KNR SSP
