Kathmandu, Aug. 26 -- The Department of Transport Management (DoTM) has clarified that while the government will begin implementing the embossed number plate system from September 17, vehicle owners will not face immediate fines or penalties if they fail to install the plates by that date.

Issuing a statement on Tuesday, the department said that confusion had risen due to misleading information in the media and on social platforms.

It confirmed that no punitive action will be taken immediately, but vehicle owners are encouraged to visit their respective transport offices and have the new plates installed at their convenience.

Officials said the decision to enforce embossed number plates was made by a committee meeting chaired by the Mi...