The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has advised the public to refrain from selling vehicles under open papers, urging vehicle owners to follow the proper ownership transfer procedures.

Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, retired Air Vice Marshal Thushara Indunil Fernando, said both the transferor and transferee must sign the MTA 6 form and submit the relevant copy to the Department of Motor Traffic.

He explained that the measure is aimed at preventing various illegal activities carried out using motor vehicles and protecting the public from fraudulent practices.

The Department emphasised the importance of following the official vehicle ownership transfer process to prevent vehicles from being misused for unlawful activities. (Newswire)

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A former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic’s Registration Division, now serving at the Ministry of Finance’s Department of Trade and Investment Policies, was arrested on Thursday (12 Feb) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. 

According to the Bribery Commission, the arrest was made around 9:00 am over allegations of granting approval for the unlawful transfer of motor vehicle No. (07/‑6889) on 17 February 2017 without a lawful initial registration at the Department of Motor Traffic. 

The suspect was later produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and released on bail. (Newswire)

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