Traffic Directorate: No periodic inspection needed to scrap damaged vehicles

The General Directorate of Traffic in Saudi Arabia has issued a formal clarification regarding the procedures for disposing of damaged or unused vehicles. According to the Saudi Gazette, vehicle owners are no longer required to undergo a periodic inspection before proceeding with the scrapping of damaged vehicles that have been out of service for extended periods.

This update is intended to streamline the disposal process for citizens and residents who possess vehicles that are no longer operational. The Directorate confirmed that owners may now directly hand over such vehicles to the nearest authorized junkyard to complete the necessary scrapping procedures. This policy change addresses common inquiries from the public regarding the administrative requirements for clearing long-unused vehicles from their records.

By removing the mandatory periodic inspection requirement for these specific cases, the Traffic Directorate aims to simplify the legal disposal of damaged property. Vehicle owners are encouraged to utilize only authorized facilities to ensure that the scrapping process is handled in accordance with national safety and environmental regulations. This adjustment is part of ongoing efforts by Saudi authorities to improve service efficiency and reduce administrative burdens for vehicle owners across the Kingdom.