With the arrival of 2023, the Government of India has made some major modifications in traffic challan rates that the citizens will have to abide by. The deadline has already ended for installing the new vital security updates from December 31, 2022. Now, the vehicle owners will be penalised with a fine ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.

Govt Has Increased Traffic Challan Rates From Jan 1, 2023, Read Here

Major Traffic Challan Rates Modified From New Year

The government has made changes regarding high-security registration plates (HSRP) and colour-coded stickers. These measures are now mandatory to have on your vehicles, as per the Motor Vehicles Act and Central Motor Vehicle Rules. “With the December 31 deadline passing, all vehicles that are registered before April 1, 2019, need to have the high-security number plates and colour-coded stickers now. Those vehicles found not having these important security features may incur huge fines from January 1,” mentioned DNA India.

Moreover, with high-security number plates, the blue sticker is required for Petrol and CNG vehicles, orange sticker for diesel vehicles, and green sticker for electric vehicles. The cost of getting HSRP installed ranges from Rs 600 to Rs 1100 for the four-wheelers, whereas for the two-wheeler vehicles, the installation charges are fixed at ₹365.

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Here Are The Steps To Apply HSRP?

As a vehicle owner register yourself at this official website first.
Now login into your new account and select the private/ public transport option.
Choose the fuel type of your vehicle whether it is petrol, diesel, electric or other.
Select your vehicle category from the various options.
Fill in all the asked details about the vehicle’s brand, dealer name and state.
Also, enter the details like registration number, date, engine serial number, and chassis number.
On the next page, you will have to enter your personal details.
Then also provide the vehicle HSRP installation booking time and date.
Now verify the process with an OTP, you will receive it on your registered mobile number.