Since Asoj 1 (September 17), the government has mandated embossed number plates, however, the decision has been met by protests on the grounds of cost, poor infrastructure, and awareness. Critics point out that the system was hurriedly implanted without due preparation, thereby raising issues of information security and traffic control. Although officials highlighted the opportunities to prevent theft and track criminals across the border, critics say the system can fail unless the infrastructure is enhanced and people feel they can trust it.
Govt Faces Backlash Over Costly, Underprepared Embossed Number Plate Rollout
