Saudi Traffic has clarified the procedures to be followed if a vehicle remains registered under the name of its previous owner despite being sold years ago.

This came in response to a query from a beneficiary regarding vehicles he sold more than 12 years ago that are still registered under his name, noting that one of those vehicles had a traffic violation recorded against it.

Vehicles Still Registered Under Seller's Name

The Traffic Department explained that the procedure varies depending on how the sale was completed, stating that if the sale was issued by a car showroom, the beneficiary can visit the nearest traffic department to complete the necessary procedures.

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It added that if the sale or delivery took place outside the showroom, the beneficiary must file a lawsuit with the competent court to review the case and take appropriate legal measures. This clarification comes as part of the General Department of Traffic's interaction with beneficiaries' inquiries through its official platforms, aiming to clarify the legal procedures related to vehicle ownership and transfer.