Beware! Delhi vehicles without fuel stickers to be fined: How to apply online
The Delhi Transport Department has issued a fresh warning for vehicle owners in the capital: if your vehicle doesn’t have a fuel-based colour-coded sticker, you could soon face a fine. This regulation, which applies to both new and old vehicles, aims to help authorities identify fuel types at a glance and is part of the city’s larger effort to curb rising pollution levels.
As per a recent public notice, all vehicles in the National Capital Territory (NCT) must now carry these chromium-based hologram stickers. The initiative is based on a Supreme Court directive from August 12, 2018, and is reflected in Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
What are colour-code fuel stickers?
These holograms display vital information like the vehicle’s registration number, engine and chassis numbers, issuing authority, and even a laser-etched PIN. Officers on duty can quickly determine whether a vehicle runs on petrol, diesel, CNG, or electricity simply by looking at the sticker on the windscreen.
This rule applies to all vehicles sold after April 1, 2019, as well as older vehicles registered before March 31, 2019. Owners of older vehicles are advised to get in touch with their dealers to get the stickers fitted.
How to book your colour-coded stickers online?
To make things easier, the government has also provided an online method for booking these stickers, either with or without new High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP). You can visit BookMyHSRP or use the Delhi Transport Department portal to schedule a sticker installation.
The online process is fairly straightforward. You’ll need to enter your registration details, including the chassis and engine number found on your RC card. If you already have HSRP plates, you can choose the “Only Colour Sticker” option. In case you’re also replacing your plates, there’s a separate option for that. Once you pick your preferred fitment location and time slot, verify your phone number with an OTP, make the payment, and you’re done. A confirmation SMS and receipt will be sent to you.
Failure to comply with this rule can lead to penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act. So, if your car’s windshield is still missing the colour-coded sticker, it might be a good time to act before enforcement picks up.
