In case the stolen vehicle is found, it will be returned to its legal owner upon receipt of written statement in accordance with the Articles 167, 168 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan.
If the stolen vehicle is not found (or is found with damages) its market value will be compensated by the person who committed theft (or compensation will cover only amount of damage). If the thief is unable to compensate the loss of or damage to a vehicle the person’s estate will be forfeited in amount equal to the loss/damage of/to vehicle, according to the Article 182 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan.
If the vehicle is insured, the insurer compensates loss only within the limits of the insurance premium according to the Article 860 of the Civil Code of Turkmenistan.
Last Update: 03-2007