Six confiscated vehicles for sale: Public Prosecution

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has announced the start of procedures to sell six vehicles confiscated under final court rulings issued in connection with serious traffic offences, in implementation of the amended Traffic Law.

The Deputy Head of the Criminal Enforcement Prosecution said all legal and financial procedures required to transfer ownership and register the vehicles as fixed assets had been completed, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments.

A specialised company, Mazad, has been appointed to conduct technical valuation in preparation for offering the vehicles at public auction.

He explained that the confiscation orders were issued alongside prison sentences and fines for serious traffic crimes reflecting gross disregard for human life.

Accidents

These included causing fatal accidents while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, deliberately driving against the flow of traffic resulting in accidents and damage, and operating vehicles with licence plates that had been legally withdrawn, including their use in unsafe stunt driving.

The Deputy Head of the Prosecution stressed that the confiscation measures form part of the Public Prosecution’s commitment to enforcing court rulings and achieving the general deterrence intended by criminal penalties.

Measures

He noted that the measures are in line with recent legislative amendments under Decree-Law No. (30) of 2025 amending certain provisions of the Traffic Law, which expanded judicial powers to order the confiscation of vehicles involved in or used to commit serious traffic violations.

He called on motorists to strictly adhere to traffic regulations to avoid the tougher penalties stipulated by law, which aim to establish a safe and sustainable traffic system.