Every vehicle owner has the same thought–what is the worst that could happen? You could be at the movies and feel a tightness in your chest when you remember worrying that while parked outside, the car might be stolen and the very grimy worst be used with fake plates. You feel as if you're going to be sick. In the past, any kind of fraud associated with fake number plates, as well as the number plates themselves, was easy to steal or duplicate, making the associated nefarious deeds terribly easy to accomplish. In response to this, the government has implemented what are high security registration plates, or HSRP.

These plates are not just ordinary pieces of metal. They have been constructed with the utmost care and trust so that they carry advanced safety technology. The goal of this, along with the identifying benefits of the plates themselves, is what we call HSRP. In this article, we are going to discuss high security registration plates, their relevance, and how to register for issuing plates for aged or brand new vehicles.

What Are High Security Registration Plates?

High security registration plates’ or ‘HSRPs’ are government-authorized registration plates that come with additional enhanced security measures. Unlike ordinary registration plates, they are not easy to uninstall or replace. Any such registration plate contains these:

An individual, unique code that is etched with a laser and is stored in the national database with the corresponding vehicle.

An encapsulated retro reflective sheeting that is phosphorescent, therefore able to enhance visibility during the nighttime.

A permanent snap lock which ensures the plate is not removed forever without being damaged.

The combination of these attributes of the plate ensures it is secure, anti-tamper and very strong. The main purpose is to eliminate the crimes associated with fake number plates and enhance the level of safety on the roads.

Why Do We Need High Security Registration Plates?

For several years, theft of vehicles was maintained as an unresolved crime. The thieves used to cover a fake number plate in place of an original and hence, it became almost impossible to trace the stolen vehicle. The issue not only impacted the owners of the vehicles but also created a menace for the management and safety of the traffic.

Such risks are mitigated with the introduction of high security registration plates, which feature unique identification codes assigned to eac