UAE: What to do with your Salik tag when you sell your car?

Explained: How to deactivate your Salik tag and what happens to the balance amount

Published: October 08, 2020 13:10 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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If you are selling your car, here's how you can remove a Salik tag from your acccount. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Salik tags cannot be transferred and need to be removed from an account. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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First, physically remove your Salik tag from the windshield. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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If you leave the tag on, the account will continue to be charged, anytime the vehicle passes a toll gate. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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How can I deactivate a tag? Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Steps to follow Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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What happens to the balance on your tag? Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The amount stays on your account and can be used for any other vehicle under your name. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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If not used, the amount is forfeited after five years. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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