Zimbabwe police warn vehicle sellers on ownership transfer
Sellers remain liable for traffic violations if buyers do not re-register vehicles within two weeks.
Zimbabwean police have warned motorists that they remain liable for traffic violations committed by subsequent drivers if vehicle ownership is not officially transferred.
National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi stated vehicle owners must change ownership within two weeks under current regulations, warning sellers could be treated as offenders if buyers fail to register vehicles in their names.
Nyathi made these remarks during a road safety engagement, noting that many people in Zimbabwe do not complete the ownership change process.
Why it mattersMotorists in Zimbabwe who sell vehicles without transferring ownership remain liable for traffic offenses.