Pune RTO Penalises 2,684 Vehicles For Non-Compliance With High Security Number Plate Rules
Pune RTO Penalises 2,684 Vehicles For Non-Compliance With High Security Number Plate Rules
Pune, July 19, 2026: The Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has intensified its enforcement drive against vehicles operating without High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), penalising 2,684 vehicle owners between July 1 and July 16 for failing to comply with the state’s mandatory HSRP regulations.
The crackdown targets vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, which are legally required to be fitted with tamper-proof High Security Registration Plates.
RTO enforcement teams have been conducting inspections at key road junctions, highways, and busy traffic corridors across Pune to ensure compliance. Officials said the special drive will continue over the coming weeks, and motorists found violating the HSRP mandate will face penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Over 9.56 Lakh Vehicles Already Fitted with HSRP
According to the latest data from the MH-12 Pune RTO, the response to the HSRP implementation drive has been encouraging.
As of July 16:
- 11,69,023Â HSRP orders had been placed.
- 11,63,333Â installation appointments had been scheduled.
- 9,56,347Â vehicles had already been fitted with High Security Registration Plates.
Despite the significant progress, thousands of vehicle owners are yet to complete the installation process, even after booking appointments.
Deputy Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale said the HSRP initiative is aimed at improving vehicle identification, enhancing road safety, and preventing the misuse of fake or duplicate number plates.
“A large number of vehicle owners have already completed the HSRP installation process, but many are still pending. Our enforcement teams are carrying out regular inspections across Pune, and strict action is being taken against vehicles operating without HSRP plates,” Bhosale said.
The Pune RTO has urged all eligible vehicle owners to install High Security Registration Plates at the earliest to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with state transport regulations.
