The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has announced new restrictions on the use of right-hand drive vehicles in Kabul.
Kabul 24: This measure aims to better regulate urban traffic and enhance road safety. According to the ministry’s statement, all unregistered right-hand drive vehicles are required to leave the capital.
This directive was officially issued on Saturday, 8 Sunbula 1404 (August 30, 2025), and owners of such vehicles are obligated to comply.
The primary goal of this decision is to reduce traffic congestion, improve the flow of vehicles on Kabul’s streets, and decrease road accidents.
The Ministry of Interior emphasized that right-hand drive vehicles, due to their design, which is incompatible with Afghanistan’s standard left-hand drive system, pose risks to both drivers and pedestrians.
The ministry has urged owners of right-hand drive vehicles to either register their vehicles or relocate them outside Kabul.
Authorities at the Ministry of Interior stated that after the specified deadline, legal actions will be taken against unregistered right-hand drive vehicles in Kabul.
These actions may include fines, vehicle impoundment, or other legal penalties.
The ministry has called on citizens to cooperate and adhere to these regulations to contribute to improving traffic conditions and safety in the city.
This decision comes as Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, faces multiple challenges related to traffic and transportation.
The increasing number of vehicles, inadequate infrastructure, and non-compliance with traffic regulations have made urban management difficult.
It is expected that this new restriction will help alleviate some of these issues, though its successful implementation depends on public cooperation and strict oversight by authorities.
The Ministry of Interior has also announced plans for further reforms in the traffic sector
