Over 33,000 challans issued for vehicles sans high-security number plates in Gurugram

In a crackdown against non-compliance with the High-Security Registration Plate (HSRP) rules, the Gurugram Traffic Police issued 33,757 challans between April 1 and April 18, collecting fines amounting to Rs 1.97 crore.

Virender Vij, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), said the crackdown would continue until most vehicles in the city were fitted with HSRPs.

“The crackdown will continue to ensure that most of the vehicles in the city have high-security number plates, which help the police in ensuring safety and security in several ways,” Vij said.

The DCP further added that criminals often avoided HSRPs to escape surveillance. “Either they opt for painted plates, whose numbers could be changed, or no plates at all. There is no reason to avoid getting an HSRP unless one has ulterior motives. Almost all law-abiding citizens get their HSRPs fixed soon after purchase,” he said.

DCP Vij also said some vehicle owners deliberately covered or altered digits on their registration plates to avoid being fined through online surveillance.

“We are cracking down on such elements, too. Vehicle owners must ensure they use HSRPs,” he urged.

Officials stated that driving without a proper number plate not only violated the law but also posed a significant security risk, as it made it difficult to identify vehicles involved in crimes or traffic violations. To address this, the police had urged all vehicle owners to install HSRP, which contained security features that prevented tampering and helped law enforcement track vehicles more effectively.

Police officials emphasised that high-security plates make it easier to track vehicles in cases of theft or criminal activity.

Haryana Tribune