Road Transport Law
Art. 27Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
A vehicle impounded in accordance with the provisions of this Law shall be sold at public auction if
the owner, his designee, or any of his heirs fails to claim said vehicle within 90 days from the
expiration of the impoundment period. Any fines, fees, or towing and impoundment charges imposed
on the vehicle or its owner shall be deducted from the sale proceeds, and the remainder shall be
deposited with the General Commission for Guardianship over Property of Minors and those of
Similar Status in a trust for the owner or his heirs. The Regulations shall specify the following:
1. The procedures for the sale of such vehicles at public auction.
2. The mechanism for notifying the relevant person of the provisions of this Article at least 30 days
prior to the date set for the auction.
3. The measures to be taken in the event of failure to sell such vehicles, without prejudice to any
measures approved by the relevant agencies.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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