Can a vehicle under seizure status be driven on the road?
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A vehicle seized by the court can still be driven normally on the road. Here is the relevant information: 1. Sale: It can be driven but cannot be sold, mortgaged, or used for other purposes. If sale or mortgage is indeed necessary, court approval must be obtained, and the seizure must be lifted before proceeding. Otherwise, unauthorized sale will result in legal consequences. 2. Legal basis: Article 244 of the Civil Procedure Law states that if the person subject to execution fails to fulfill the obligations specified in the legal document as per the execution notice, the People's Court has the authority to seize, detain, freeze, auction, or sell the property of the person subject to execution that should be used to fulfill the obligations. However, the necessities of life for the person subject to execution and their dependents should be preserved. The People's Court shall issue a ruling before taking the aforementioned measures.
Let me share some insights from my decades of driving experience. A car under seizure status must not be moved. If the police or court has placed a seal on it, it means there’s an issue—like unpaid debts or unresolved violations. I once saw a neighbor whose car was seized due to unpaid loans. He secretly drove it to work, only to be stopped by traffic police on the road. The car was towed immediately, and he was fined heavily. This is no joke—driving it on the road is illegal and will only worsen the situation. My advice is to first clarify the reason for the seizure and resolve it through official channels like the court or DMV. Only drive it after it’s officially released. Also, don’t forget to regularly check your vehicle’s status—you can use a traffic police app to stay updated and avoid unknowingly getting into trouble. In short, safety first—don’t take risks.
