High security registration plates on vehicles made mandatory

A Correspondent

Haflong, May 15: All motor vehicles, commercial or private, registered in the State or district prior to February 24, 2012 (old vehicles) are required to affix a new High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on their vehicles before August 31, 2018 as informed by the district transport officer of Dima Hasao, stated a press release.

As the affixing of HSRP in Dima Hasao was started from June 10, 2014, those new and old vehicles registered in Dima Hasao on or before June 10, 2014, yet to affix the high security registration plate are to procure the number failing which legal action will be initiated as per Act and Law.

The Supreme Court of India has made affixing of High Security Registration Plate, i.e number plate in all types of vehicles, mandatory. The transport department of Assam has accordingly taken appropriate steps for implementation of HSRP as per amendment of Rule 50 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.