Hyderabad, April 13 -- Lakhs of vehicle owners including two-wheelers need to urgently install High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) by booking the number plate installation online.

According to a report published in TOI, over 5 lakh vehicles in the city including 3 lakh two-wheelers and 1.5 lakh cars need to comply with the latest government mandate.

Why HSRP is mandatory

The HSRP system which was introduced in 2013 replaces traditional number plates with tamper-proof alternatives to curb vehicle theft and fraud.

Despite the initial deadline in 2019, many Hyderabad vehicle owners skipped the upgrade by opting for decorative radium stickers instead.

As a result, RTA offices now have a backlog of 40000-50000 unclaimed HSRP plates....