POLITICS — June 21, 2026
Ministry of Interior Affairs to Extend Three-Year Plates for Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
Spokesman Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani said the plate distribution process continues for left-hand drive vehicles that received stickers and that the ministry is coordinating with other agencies to convert steering wheels to the right-hand side.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read
The Ministry of Interior Affairs clarified that three-year plates for left-hand drive vehicles whose validity has expired will be extended.
The plate distribution process continues for left-hand drive vehicles that received stickers. The ministry is coordinating with other agencies to convert steering wheels to the right-hand side. Spokesman Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani provided the clarification.
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