Delhi: If the vehicle does not have a coloured label indicating the type of fuel, a challan of Rs 5,000 will be deducted
New Traffic Rules In Delhi: Now, it has become mandatory for the drivers in Delhi to install a colour-coded sticker indicating the type of fuel in the vehicle. Those who ignore this rule can be fined up to Rs 5,000.
Be alert if you drive a vehicle in Delhi and your vehicle does not have a colour-coded fuel type sticker. The Delhi Transport Department has made it clear, at this point, that individuals who disregard this requirement will be fined up to Rs 5,000. Not only this, such vehicles will not even be able to apply for a Pollution Certificate (PUCC).
In fact, the colour-coded sticker to be placed on the vehicle's windshield is part of the High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) order, which came into effect in 2012-13. Since 2019, the stickers have been mandatory for all vehicles, old and new.
Colour-coded stickers identify the fuel type of the vehicle. The colour-coded sticker system is to have identification of vehicles moving on the roads in accordance with fuel type, and is to strengthen pollution controls. Diesel vehicles must have orange stickers in the country, while Petrol vehicles and CNG vehicles must have light blue stickers, while all other vehicles must have grey stickers.
Talking to PTI, an official of the Delhi Transport Department said, "Vehicle owners are advised to strictly follow the rules." The department issued a public notice stating that this order comes under the Motor Vehicles (High Security Registration Plates) Order 2018. Violation of this will attract a fine under Section 192 (1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Under Section 192(1), there is a provision for strict action against such drivers or owners who drive vehicles without valid registration or a mandatory plate/sticker. In the year 2020, the Delhi government had launched a special campaign against drivers who did not install HSRP and color-coded stickers. Even then, a rule of imposing a fine of up to Rs 5,000 was implemented.
If your vehicle has not yet got HSRP and color coded sticker, then get it installed from the authorized center soon. Otherwise, not only will you have to pay a heavy fine, but you will also not get PUCC and driving the vehicle will be considered illegal.
