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Topic: Documents and penalty points · Nº 253 / 349

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Si vende su vehículo, ¿debe comunicarlo a la Jefatura de Tráfico?

If you sell your vehicle, must you inform the provincial traffic office (Jefatura de Tráfico)?

  • ANo. El nuevo titular es el que tiene que comunicar la compra.No. The new registered keeper is the one who must report the purchase.
  • BSí, pero no hay plazo obligatorio para comunicar la venta.Yes, but there is no compulsory deadline for reporting the sale.
  • CSí. Debo comunicar la venta en el plazo de 10 días, indicando los datos del nuevo titular.Yes. I must report the sale within 10 days, giving the details of the new registered keeper.
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  • CSí. Debo comunicar la venta en el plazo de 10 días, indicando los datos del nuevo titular.Yes. I must report the sale within 10 days, giving the details of the new registered keeper.
Explanation

The General Vehicle Regulations require the seller to report the transfer to the provincial traffic office (Jefatura de Tráfico) within 10 days, giving the buyer's details. In this way the seller is no longer listed as the registered keeper and is not liable for later fines or taxes.

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