Muscat – Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has doubled the fine for violation of regulations related to the ban on selling used tyres. The fine, previously set at RO500, has been doubled to RO1,000 as part of amendments to existing regulations.

The decision to amend certain provisions of the original ruling – No 257/2015 – aligns with the Consumer Protection Law issued via Royal Decree No 66/2014 and its executive regulations. The amendments were approved by the Board of Directors of the authority.

The new regulation stipulates that anyone found in violation of the ban on circulating used tyres will face an administrative fine of up to RO1,000. If the violation is repeated, the fine will be doubled. Additionally, if the violation continues, an extra fine of RO50 per day will be imposed, with a maximum limit of RO2,000.

This decision, signed by Dr Saud bin Hamoud bin Ahmed al Habsi, Chairman of Board of Directors of CPA, came into effect on August 19. According to provisions of the old decision (No 257/2015), it is prohibited to trade in used tyres of any type or size in Oman.

Trading in unused tyres – 24 months after production date for passenger cars, buses and light trucks, and 30 months for heavy trucks – is also prohibited.

Businesses are required to provide consumers a tyre warranty, valid for at least one year from the date of sale. Tyre purchase invoices must include information about country of manufacture and date of production; tyre type, heat tolerance and weight capacity; tyre size and appropriate air pressure; and the maximum speed it can handle.

Businesses are also obligated to transport used tyres to locations designated by the relevant authorities for disposal.