The Maharashtra government has made High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) mandatory for all vehicles registered before April 1, 2019, with enforcement set to begin from July 1, 2026. Vehicle owners failing to comply with the directive could face penalties of up to Rs 1,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The decision is aimed at strengthening vehicle security, curbing the use of fake number plates, and improving the identification and tracking of vehicles across the state.