Vehicle owners in Delhi now risk hefty fines for skipping colour-coded fuel stickers on their windshields. Linked to the High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) rules, these stickers mark your vehicle’s fuel type and are enforced by the Delhi Transport Department under the Motor Vehicle Act. Skipping them could block your Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate too.
What Are Colour-Coded Fuel Stickers?
Launched around 2012-13 with HSRP requirements, these secure hologram stickers go on your windshield to show fuel type. They’re tamper-resistant—try peeling one off, and it shreds completely.
Key colours include:
- Light blue: Petrol or CNG vehicles
- Orange: Diesel vehicles
- Grey: Electric, hybrid, or other fuels
Why You Need Them: Dodging Penalties and Pollution Checks
These stickers let traffic police and pollution teams spot fuel types at a glance, vital during smog alerts when diesel cars often get banned. They speed up enforcement of green rules, cutting urban emissions and supporting cleaner air goals.
Without one:
- Fines up to ₹5,000 under Section 192(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act (for new vehicles since 2019, extended to older ones).
- No PUC renewal, blocking legal driving.
- Special enforcement drives, like Delhi’s 2020 crackdown, hit noncompliant owners hard.
Step-by-Step: Order Your Fuel Sticker Online
Getting yours is straightforward via the official Delhi Transport site. Here’s how:
- Head to the Delhi Transport Department portal and find authorized HSRP dealers.
- Pick a nearby vendor and hit the booking link.
- Choose vehicle category: private (white plate) or commercial (yellow plate).
- Input your model and select Delhi as the state.
- Add personal info, vehicle registration, and dealer spot.
- Confirm with OTP on your phone.
- Book a slot and pay securely online.
- Get SMS/email confirmation—sticker ready at your appointment.
Act fast to skip fines and back Delhi’s air quality push. These small steps matter for public health and the environment.
