Government says no fine, but forces embossed plates through registration and renewal ban

Kathmandu: The Department of Transport Management, after facing widespread opposition, has labeled the installation of embossed number plates as ‘voluntary,’ saying no fines will be imposed immediately. In practice, however, it has made the system mandatory starting 1 Asoj. Since embossed plates are now required for key services such as vehicle transfer, registration, and renewal, vehicle owners have little choice but to comply.