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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Bikers throw caution to wind in Gurgaon: 73k fined for rides without helmets in a month
Gurgaon: Over 70,000 bike riders were challaned for driving without helmets by the city police in May. In that month, police penalised a total of 34,551 drivers for driving without helmets, while 38,502 pillion riders were challaned for not wearing head gear. Pedestrians and two-wheeler riders accounted for the majority of fatalities in the first four months of this year. Of the total 149 fatalities in the first four months of the year, 63 were pedestrians and 57 were two-wheeler riders. Among the 291 injured, 69 were pedestrians and 147 were two-wheeler riders. Last year, the city reported 1,024 road accidents that led to 478 deaths and 706 injuries. The alarming rise in the number comes along with the figures for the first four months of the year — 2.4 lakh. DCP (Traffic) Rajesh Mohan said on Tuesday even when two-wheeler drivers top the accident charts, they do not refrain from zigzag driving and avoid helmets. "People should understand that they don't have to wear helmets only when seeing the cops on the roads, but rather they should wear the safety gear to reach safely to their loved ones. Our challaning campaign, aiming at streamlining the traffic, will continue," the DCP said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mistura chinesa faz cabelo crescer e homem fica irreconhecível Resultados em 30 dias Undo Among the other major violations in May were 9,254 over speeding challans, 3,058 drinking and driving challans, 579 challans for using mobile phones while driving, 2,605 red light jumping penalties, 4,655 lane change fines, 20,780 wrong side driving challans, 7,529 triple riding challans, 16,102 challans for zebra crossing violations and 5639 penalties for not wearing seat belts. The city police also caught 7,443 drivers who were found driving without number plates, while 22,114 drivers were found driving without high-security registration plates (HSRP) last month. Police also penalised 88 underage drivers in the first five months of the year. Besides, a total of 8,644 people were caught driving without a licence.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Book HSRP appointment before June 16, else risk denial of key services
Nagpur: Despite repeated directives from the Maharashtra transport commissioner, a majority of vehicle owners in Nagpur are yet to install High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. Now, the state transport department has warned that vehicle owners who have not fitted the HSRP plates will be denied key services after June 16. Vehicle owners who have booked appointment for HSRP fitment before this date have been exempted. On June 2, transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar issued a order directing all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in the state to stop processing ownership transfers, address change in registration certificates, hypothecation entries and removals, duplicate RC issuance, vehicle modification entries, and NOCs for vehicles that are not fitted with HSRP. "Only those vehicle owners who have a valid appointment for HSRP installation will be exempted. Renewal of fitness certificates for transport vehicles and registration certificate renewals for private vehicles are currently not included in this restriction," the order stated. HSRP installation was made mandatory under Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR), 1989. The new number plates come with unique serial numbers, holograms and are tamper-proof, ensuring better tracking and security. However, several issues are hampering compliance. Many motorists complain about the cumbersome online appointment procedure and a long waiting list at dealer fitment centres. There are also reports of some dealers charging exorbitant fees, despite clear instructions that no additional charges should be levied. Furthermore, in violation of norms, some dealers are affixing the plates using screws instead of the mandatory permanent fixtures. The transport department has also clarified that imitation HSRP plates — those that merely display holograms, the 'IND' mark, or words like 'INDIA'— will not be considered valid unless they are issued by an authorised manufacturer and updated on the VAHAN portal. Owners of such vehicles risk being fined Rs1,000 under Section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. Out of the 16.71 lakh vehicles registered in Nagpur district before April 1, 2019, only around 21.6% are fitted with valid HSRPs. Among the three RTOs in the district, the Nagpur Rural RTO has recorded the highest compliance so far, with 1.20 lakh out of 5.62 lakh vehicles fitted with the new plates. Officials expressed concern over the widespread disregard for the regulation and indicated that there will be strict enforcement of the order after June 16. Vehicle owners who fail to comply risk not just monetary penalties but also being barred from essential vehicle-related services.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Confusion reigns over HSRP rollout in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Transport officials are still awaiting instructions from the state government on implementing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) for all vehicles, including those registered before April 2019. Though the government has set a deadline of September 30, officials have raised concerns about completing the process in time, given the sheer volume of vehicles involved. HSRP has been mandatory for new vehicles across the country since April 1, 2019. However, Telangana has yet to implement the rules for older vehicles. Following Supreme Court directions, the state recently issued a gazette notification mandating HSRP for all vehicles, with the implementation set to begin in October and the September-end deadline for compliance. Owners have been asked to book HSRP fittings through the website,
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Low response for HSRP number plates installation in Pune
Vehicle owners in Pune have shown a lukewarm response towards the mandatory installation of high-security registration plates (HSRP) on old vehicles. According to recent data, out of the 25 lakh vehicles in the city, only around 4.6 lakh have registered online for HSRP installation as of Thursday, May 22, while merely 2.08 lakh vehicles have had the plates affixed so far. In view of this, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has urged the remaining vehicle owners to complete the installation by June 30. Failure to do so will result in punitive action, including fines, as warned by the transport authorities. The directive from the transport department mandates that all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, must have the new HSRPs installed by the end of June 2025. To facilitate this process, over 150 authorised centres have been set up across Pune, and an online registration facility has been made available for ease and convenience. However, the response from the public has been relatively poor. 'In light of the current situation, the RTO has once again appealed to vehicle owners to complete the online registration and ensure the plates are installed on their vehicles before the June 30 deadline. Non-compliance will lead to financial penalties,' said Swapnil Bhosale, deputy regional transport officer of Pune. Rahul Deshpande, a 42-year-old IT professional and resident of Kothrud, expressed his concerns about the HSRP process and said, 'I fully support the idea of HSRP number plates for better security and regulation. However, the process has been quite confusing. The online portal often crashes or doesn't confirm appointments properly. I tried to book a slot twice and didn't receive any confirmation.'
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
With daily capacity of 4,830, city may take a year to be HSRP compliant
Nagpur: Going by low compliance numbers, the deadline for installing High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) is likely to be extended, again. With just 38 days remaining for the revised June 30 deadline, citizens are rushing to get their vehicle number plates changed. However, due to the limited number of fitment centres, citizens are getting replacement appointments one or two months past the deadline. Currently, the city has 99 authorised centres for replacing the current number plates with HSRP for City RTO (MH-31) and RTO East (MH-49). The combined capacity of these centres 4,830 replacements per day. With around 16 lakh vehicles still to get HSRPs, it would take close to a year to cover for all city vehicles to get the new number plates. So far, only 4% of the total vehicles have replaced their number plates since the drive started in December last year. Under the drive, all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, must replace their number plates with HSRP. Out of the 16.71 lakh vehicles, 12.59 lakh are registered in City RTO, while 4.11 lakh are registered with RTO East. According to data from RTO officials, City RTO has received 85,976 orders, out of which 34,423 fitments have been completed, while 48,962 appointments have been given. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viral Video: मृत्यू कसाही येऊ शकतो! सीसीटीव्हीत कैद झाली काळीज पिळवटणारी घटना Latest News Read More Undo Similarly, RTO East has received 80,465 orders, with 27,426 fitments completed and 40,407 appointments given. This means that out of the 16.71 lakh total eligible vehicles in the city, only 61,849, or approximately 4%, have completed fitment, while 16.09 lakh vehicles are still pending. Since the drive started, citizens have faced multiple issues, including slow website, overcharging, incorrect fixtures, and a long waiting list for appointments. A senior RTO official stated that the online work is being carried out by the company awarded the contract. "RTO officials are not directly involved in the process. We are just receiving regular data and acting if any complaints are received. The website issue has mostly been resolved, and we are also taking action against centres involved in malpractices," said the official, adding that the issue related to the long waiting list is genuine. Due to the limited number of fitment centres, citizens are forced to wait for months to get their appointments. The RTO official claimed that the decision regarding the number of fitment centres lies with the company. "The company officials claim that since the number of applications is low, the current number of fitment centres is adequate. If needed, they would increase the number of centres," said the RTO official. However, for now, citizens continue to face issues as they are forced to wait for months to get their number plates changed, even after paying money. HSRP NUMBERS RTO Urban (MH-31) Number of eligible vehicles: 12.59L Number of orders: 85,676 Appointments given: 48,962 Fitments done: 34,423 RTO East (MH-49) Number of eligible vehicles: 4.11L Number of orders: 80,465 Appointments given: 40,407 Fitments done: 27,426 TOTAL Eligible vehicles: 16.71 L Number of orders: 1.66L Appointments given: 89,369 Fitments done: 61,849 CENTRE NUMBERS Total fitment centres: 99 Total daily capacity: 4,830
