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A vehicle registration plate (commonly known as "number plate") is required for all motorised road vehicles in India. This registration plate is issued by regional transport offices (RTOs) across the state. The number plates are put on both the front and back of the vehicle as per the RTO number plate rules.
The MV Act 1989 (Rules 50 and 51) includes provisions for the following:
1. The number plate registration letter and number on 2 wheelers and LMV Cars should be in black on a white background, while the registration letter and number on commercial vehicles should be in black on yellow background.
2. The sizes of the number and letters for all vehicles shall be as given in the pamphlet for each category.
3. Display of your licence plate in the front and rear side of your vehicle is as shown in the pamphlet.
4. No fancy lettering is allowed.
5. Other names, pictures, and arts are not be displayed.
The current format of the registration index consists of four parts:
1. In the licence plate number allotted by the RTO, the first two letters indicate which State or Union Territory the vehicle is registered in.
2. The next two-digit number is the sequential number of a district.
3. The third part of a vehicle registration plate comprises one to three letters or no letters at all. This shows the registration number as part of a continuing series and classifies the type of vehicle.
4. The fourth part of the licence plate is a number from 1 to 9999, unique to each plate.
As per the India number plate rules,
Plate size for two and three-wheelers: 200 x 100 mm
Car number plate size in India - 340x 200 mm or 500 x 120 mm
Plate size for medium / heavy commercial vehicles: 340 x 200 mm
The road transport department of the union government has issued new guidelines for displaying registration numbers on vehicles. Here's what you need to know about the new number plates rules:
1. The temporary number plates of newly registered vehicles will be yellow.
2. The numbers and letters will appear in red.
3. Vehicles will have red-coloured number plates with a dealer.
4. The vehicles with dealers will have letters and numbers written in white.
5. If you have a number written on a piece of paper and pasted on your vehicle, you will be issued a challan.
6. Use of regional languages on number plates will not be permitted.
Also, there will be new rules for vehicle number plates in India for the BS6 vehicles:
A green-coloured layer of 1cm will be painted on the four-wheeler vehicles' number plates to make enforcement of traffic rules easier for traffic police. A sticker will also be applied to the green layer. The four-wheelers running in either petrol or CNG will have blue stickers, while those using diesel may have orange stickers. This will help the traffic cops to identify the violators more easily.
Until April 2019, all vehicles sold must come with high security registration plates that antitheft alarms can scan according to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Delhi Transport Department has started charging a fine on vehicles without HSRP or colour coded fuel stickers. An amount of Rs 10,000 is to be imposed for this offence, but the penalty has been compounded to Rs 5,500 considering the time required for people to get accustomed to the new vehicle number plate rules.
Commercial plates differ from private plates in that:
Vehicles utilised for business purposes, such as limousines, trucks, and taxis, as well as other vehicles that weigh more than a particular amount, require commercial plates (depending on your state).
Personal vehicles, such as motorhomes, sedans, and SUVs, can have private licence plates as long as they aren't being utilised for rental.
The quantity and specific arrangement of the letters and numbers used are another significant distinction between commercial and private licence plates.
Commercial licence plates have five numerals, one letter, and one number (e.g. 11111a1).
Ordinary, non-commercial licence plates have 1 number, 3 letters, and 3 numbers on them (e.g. 1aaa111)
A licence plate, often known as a number plate, is made up of letters and numbers that together form an authorised registration number that is provided by the RTO (Regional Transport Office). These number plates shall be mounted front and back in accordance with the regulations for motorised vehicles, with an allowed vehicle provision for illumination.
The international registration code, which is IND for India, is one feature that is shared by all automobiles registered in the nation. These components make up the number plate: The region or state that the car is registered with is indicated by its initials (DL, KL, HR, MH, etc.). For instance, the initials DL will appear on a car registered with the Delhi RTO. The district in which the car is registered is indicated by the next set of numeric numbers. A total of four numbers make up the third portion of the licence plate, which is thought to be distinctive for each car
A few VIP number sets are also only available at RTO auctions, where they can be purchased for a reasonable amount. As an illustration, 0001, 0786, and 1111.11. Similar to all automobiles from a single nation, the last portion of the number plate indicates the worldwide registration code. For instance, vehicles registered to India have the code IND.
Numerous different number plate kinds are grouped together based on how distinctively coloured their backgrounds are.
The most typical kind of licence plate is this one. It has a background that is all white and black lettering on it. Private or non-commercial vehicles are registered with this licence plate. The transportation of persons or commodities for hire is prohibited in vehicles with white licence plates.
The yellow licence plates are also rather widespread and are very noticeable on roadways. These licence plates are typically seen on cabs, lorries, and other commercial vehicles. In contrast to the usual white number plates, a yellow number plate will adhere to a distinct tax system. They may only be used for business reasons, and anyone caught operating a taxi without a yellow licence plate would be fined. Therefore, all business vehicle drivers with yellow licence plates are required to have an authorised commercial driving permit in accordance with the established set of rules.
Only electric vehicles, such as legally operating buses and other commercial vehicles, may have a green licence plate with white letters (like Mahindra e20, Tata Tigor Electric).
A car registered as a rental or one that is thought to be self-driven will have a black number plate with yellow text. These are frequently found in opulent hotel transportation. The main distinction between a black licence plate and a yellow licence plate is that a driver of a car with a black licence is not required to have a commercial driving permit. The driver will not face any charges or penalties, unlike a driver who has a yellow number plate.
The vehicle is fresh new, the RTO does not yet issue the permanent registration, and the registration is in the process when the number plate is red with white lettering. It only lasts one month. Not all Indian states permit the use of temporary registration number plates when driving on the roads, in accordance with the various state regulations.
The United Nations (UN), the Diplomatic Corps (CD), or the Consular Corps are examples of foreign diplomats whose vehicles are identified by a blue number plate with white letters (CC). Rarely does it appear on the roads.
Here are the step by step guide to apply for and obtain a new car number plate in India:
Obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the traffic department is the first step
Visit the RTO in Step 2 with the Necessary Documents
Documents Must Be Submitted
Re-registering a vehicle after an interstate transfer (Required if the vehicle is from a different state)
Road Tax Payment
Documents Needed in Delhi to Transfer Vehicle Ownership
It is made of aluminium and is attached to the vehicle using chromium-based non-removable locks. The registration plate in the left corner features a hologram of Ashoka Chakra hot-stamped in blue on the surface. It measures 20mm x 20mm. A laser-engraved 10-digit PIN (permanent identification number) is laser-engraved at the bottom left corner of the plate.
To combat the problem of stolen vehicles, the police have started using newly designed registration plates, or HSRPs. These HSRPs are harder to tamper with and easier to identify, leading to a decline in cases of stolen vehicles. In addition, the high-security registration programme (HSRP) also makes car theft more difficult by recording the details of each vehicle's engine number and chassis number in a single, central database. This data, combined with the 10-digit PIN, ensures easy identification if a car is stolen; it can be tracked down easily.
To purchase an HSRP number plate online or colour-coded sticker, go to the relevant online portal and complete the required documentation process. You will need your vehicle registration number, Chassis number, and Engine number to book an appointment and get the HSRP car number plate online
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