Cases when former car owners receive fines for traffic violations committed by the new owner occur regularly. Usually this is due to the fact that the vehicle was not re-registered in the Ministry of Internal Affairs databases, informs "Auto Theme" with reference to lawyers.

Fines recorded by automatic recording cameras are sent to the person listed in the registers as the owner of the car. If the car was sold under a general power of attorney, but its transfer was not legally formalized, the fines remain the problem of the previous owner.

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How to solve the problem

  • Negotiate with the new owner

Explain the situation to the new owner and suggest that he go to the police to admit the violation, write a statement, and pay the fine.

  • Create a new user

The new owner can register as a car user through the driver's electronic account or the Ministry of Internal Affairs service center. This will transfer responsibility for the violation to him.

  • Revoke power of attorney
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If the new owner refuses to cooperate, you can cancel the power of attorney issued to him through a notary. This will legally terminate his right to use the car.

  • Correctly process the sale

To avoid similar problems in the future, it is important to execute the transaction through the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This ensures a change of owner in the registers and relieves any obligations from the previous owner.

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Selling a car on behalf of a seller may seem convenient, but it creates risks for the previous owner. The best solution would be a full re-registration of the vehicle, which protects against unpleasant situations with fines.

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