Bihar Makes High-Security Number Plates Mandatory, Issues Compliance Advisory
Brief By Newsbrief / 4:06 PM on 24 Feb 2026
The Bihar Transport Department has issued fresh instructions making High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) mandatory across all categories of vehicles, urging owners to ensure compliance at the earliest. Vehicle owners without HSRP have been asked to get the plates installed through authorized agencies or dealers. Transport Secretary Raj Kumar said a departmental review revealed that many vehicles already have HSRP physically installed, but their details are not updated in the official software system. To avoid penalties or inconvenience during checks, owners are advised to contact their respective district transport offices and complete data verification immediately. Officials clarified that vehicle owners receiving SMS notifications despite having HSRP installed should not panic, as the issue may be due to missing digital records. The department has directed district transport officers