Question: Which country’s capital city has banned non-white cars?
Answer: Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat is famous for its striking white buildings, many made of marble, giving the city a bright, uniform look. The color white is seen as a symbol of purity and good fortune—and that preference extends to the streets.
Starting in 2015, dark-colored cars were phased out, and by 2018 non-white vehicles were effectively banned from the capital. Drivers had to repaint their cars or keep them out of the city, dealerships switched to selling only white models, and even dirty cars can lead to fines—leaving Ashgabat filled with spotless white vehicles that match its gleaming skyline.
