Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO Warns Against Fake HSRP Number Plates

PCMC24Published: 17 Oct 2026, 12:02 pm1 min read

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has issued a stern warning against individuals and businesses manufacturing and using counterfeit High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). It has come to light that unauthorized shops are producing fake number plates, allowing vehicle owners to use personalized designs, which is a violation of regulations.

Key points

Pimpri-Chinchwad RTO has warned of strict action against fake HSRP number plates.
Unauthorized shops are producing fake plates, allowing personalized designs.
HSRP requirement applies to vehicles registered from April 1, 2019.
HSRP helps prevent tampering and improves vehicle identification.
Manufacturing fake number plates is illegal.

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Regional Transport Office (RTO) has issued a stern warning against individuals and businesses involved in the manufacturing and use of counterfeit High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). According to Punekar News, unauthorized shops are producing number plates that resemble genuine HSRPs but allow vehicle owners to incorporate names, designations, and custom designs. This practice violates prescribed registration plate standards.

HSRP number plates are designed with specific security features to prevent tampering and improve vehicle identification. The unauthorized production of such plates is illegal. As per Central Government regulations, the requirement for HSRP was implemented for vehicles registered from April 1, 2019. Subsequently, the HSRP mandate was extended to older vehicles in Maharashtra.

Standardizing number plates and curbing the use of unauthorized and fancy designs are key reasons behind the implementation of HSRP. The RTO is determined to take strict action against those who violate these rules, Punekar News reported.