The Number Plates’ Stickering Owners and Workers Welfare Association has claimed that the high security number plates (HSNP), which has become mandatory for vehicles from March this year, could be tampered and demanded that the government scrap installation of such numbers plates.
HSNP, which are equipped with snap locking system and other safety features are tamper proof and cannot be removed from vehicles unless broken. But all these claims are false and these plates can be tampered with and even the logo and hologram can be tinkered using chemicals, claimed M. Sudhakar, association president .
“We are not against the government’s move. HSNP were introduced, citing security concerns but these plates, which can be tampered, are failing to serve the purpose. If security is the issue, then there are options in market and authorities can try those,” alleged Mr. Sudhakar.
This apart, installation of HSNP was as additional burden on vehicle owners as one plate for two wheeler costs Rs.245 and for four wheelers it can cost about Rs.600. In all, one lakh families in the State eke out their livelihood by making and installing conventional number plates to vehicles. It is high time, authorities consider our plea, said B. Adinarayana, president of association’s Vijayawada chapter.