Amman: The Cabinet approved on Wednesday draft amendments to the Traffic Law and Civil Status Law, paving the way for their referral to the House of Representatives. The proposed Traffic Law amendments would allow vehicle sale and purchase transactions to be completed fully online using electronic signatures and remote authentication by notaries at the licensing department.
According to Jordan News Agency, the amendments to the Traffic Law also include provisions for buyers to deposit vehicle payments into a special account at the licensing department, ensuring funds are transferred to the seller once the transaction is finalized. Additionally, the law would permit authorities to sell impounded vehicles after one year, instead of two, if owners fail to resolve their status, aiming to prevent depreciation and protect creditors' rights.
The Cabinet also approved amendments to the Civil Status Law, which would grant legal recognition to digital identity as an official form of identification alongside the national ID card. Government and private institutions would be required to accept digital identities, aligning with the Kingdom's digital transformation strategy. The draft law includes a provision for a free digital mailbox for every citizen, resident, and establishment through the Sanad App for receiving official notifications and postal correspondence.
In separate decisions, the Cabinet took several additional measures, including exempting fuel purchases by the National Electric Power Company from taxes and fees to bolster energy security. JD2.5 million was allocated to the Civil Consumer Corporation to enhance stocks of essential goods, and discussions were held on expediting approximately JD15 million in export reimbursements for industrial companies.
Further, the Cabinet approved initiatives to support agricultural investment in the Al Hammad and Al Sarhan basins, regulate election campaign advertising within the Greater Amman Municipality, earmark JD1.7 million to the Department of Palestinian Affairs for services in camps, and endorsed draft regulations for the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts.