Kathmandu – The Department of Transport Management has clarified confusion regarding the mandatory use of embossed number plates, stating that there will be no immediate fines or penalties for now. The department explained that a false impression had spread that vehicles without embossed plates would face instant action starting from Ashoj 1, but such action will not be taken immediately.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the department said that the decision to install embossed number plates on government, private, and public vehicles will be implemented gradually. It stated, “There is a misconception that vehicles without embossed number plates will be penalized starting from Ashoj 1, 2082. However, no fines or penalties will be imposed immediately.”

The department has requested vehicle owners to visit their respective transport offices and voluntarily install the number plates.

It also clarified that regarding the language used on number plates, the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court has already ruled that the use of the English script is legal.