Hologram Industry News

After much debate and delay the Ministry of Shiping, Road Transport and Highways notified the introduction of High Security Registration Number Plates (HSRNP)-touted as one of the best anti-theft systems for vehicles-the ambitious plan will finally set takes off in six months.

From this november, these number plates are going to be mandatory and fiexed on all new vehicles. The new high security number plates will nationwide, sport a uniform font and a unique hologram that cannot be counterfeited. The new number plate will also be much more durable and would not lose its attibutes for five years. These number plates are estimated to cost about Rs 2500 per vehicle and cannot be easily removed and replaced.

With features like these, they are not easy to temper;
a) Embossed registration numbers as well as chromium hologram on the aluminium plates.
b) Unique laser numbering containing the alphanumeric identification of testing agencies and manufactures.
c) Rear registration numbers plates fitted with non-reusable snap locks to make them temper proff.
d) A third chrmoium-based registration plate in the form of sticker to be attached to the windshield. It will contain the number of the engine and chasis, along with the name of the registering authority. If tempered with, it self-destructs.
e) In front and rear registration plates, the letter “IND” in blue hot-stamped to the plates.
f) A retro-reflective film, bearing a verification inscription “India” at an inclination of 45 degrees.

Sources:
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/316275.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/tamper-proof-number-plates-for-vehicles-soon_10046574.html
http://www.businessline.in
http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/Implementationstrategies/2005/105060201.asp
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/High-security_number_plates_SC_gives_govt_six_months/rssarticleshow/3023392.cms