When asked about the allegation about higher price fixed for the tape, he said, “We are not regulating prices of the tapes. We will hold a meeting with the representatives of vehicle owners on the issue and resolve the same.” We have postponed the mandatory installation for some time. We have objections from truck owners and others for this rule. Earlier, there were instances of vehicles not being produced, but FCs were issued.
#Reflective tape code
We had insisted on QR code to avoid any malpractice while issuing the Fitness Certificates (FCs) for transport vehicles. Siddaramappa said, “Reflective tape was made mandatory as a safety measure. The new V4000 conformable beaded reflective film is designed for exceptional conformability to medium curves and rivets.
Reddy said that after strong opposition, the department deferred the installation of tapes for eight to 10 days.
Insisting on QR code just to harass the owners and asking them to purchase tapes through a few agencies is not correct.” We are willing to fix the tapes as specified by the ARAI. On the other hand, now the owners are forced to pay anywhere between ₹130 to ₹150 for a metre. President of the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners Association Naveen Reddy said, “Earlier, lorry owners were able to purchase reflective tape ₹48 a metre plus applicable taxes We were purchasing the tapes as per the specifications fixed by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) as directed by the Union government. However, the department in Karnataka with ulterior motives came out with a rule that the tape should be QR code authenticated. Transport vehicle owners had alleged that they were not against fixing retro-reflective tapes, but the department’s move to authenticate the tape with QR code and asking them to buy the tapes from empanelled agencies go against their interest. Following stiff resistance from commercial vehicle owners, the Transport Department has deferred mandatory fixing of retro- reflective tape and rear marking plate authenticated with QR code.
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