From The Rio Times · Amina Diarra · · 1m
Namibia Rejects Unverified Hong Kong Cars
Namibia blocks Hong Kong vehicle imports with document checks.
In brief
Namibia blocks Hong Kong vehicle imports with document checks. Namibia's Roads Authority rejects Hong Kong vehicles without verified documents, requiring police action for suspected fraud. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
New Rule for Hong Kong Vehicles
Namibia's Roads Authority will reject registration of Hong Kong vehicles without verified documents from Hong Kong authorities.
“Any vehicle presented with fraudulent, altered or unverifiable documentation will not be registered, and the matter may be referred to the police for investigation and possible prosecution”
Why This Rule Exists
The authority reports a significant increase in applications with fraudulent, altered or unverifiable documents.
“The authority reports a significant increase in applications with fraudulent, altered or unverifiable documents”
Verification Process
Every application must be verified with Hong Kong authorities before registration can be approved.
“Every application must be verified with Hong Kong authorities before registration can be approved”
What Happens Next
Suspected fraud may be referred to the police for investigation and possible prosecution.
“Suspected fraud may be referred to the police for investigation and possible prosecution”
No Official Figures
No official figures have been reported for affected vehicles, rejected applications or referrals to the police.
“No official figures have been reported for affected vehicles, rejected applications or referrals to the police”
What It Means for US Readers
American exporters, shippers and buyers who route used vehicles through Hong Kong to southern Africa should expect slower registration and more paperwork in Namibia.
“American exporters, shippers and buyers who route used vehicles through Hong Kong to southern Africa should expect slower registration and more paperwork in Namibia”
What to remember
Namibia's Roads Authority rejects Hong Kong vehicles without verified documents, requiring police action for suspected fraud.
