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. 2. Legal Basis: Article 244 of the Civil Procedure Law states that if the person subject to enforcement fails to fulfill the obligations specified in the legal documents as per the enforcement notice, the People's Court has the authority to seize, detain, freeze, auction, or sell the property of the person subject to enforcement that should be used to fulfill the obligations.
The day before yesterday, while helping my neighbor with the procedures for a seized vehicle, I learned that driving a car under seizure status is outright prohibited by law! This isn’t just a simple violation. A friend who works at the DMV often mentions that traffic police’s inspection systems can automatically identify seized vehicles—if driven, they will definitely be impounded. I’ve heard stories of people secretly driving seized cars for repairs, only to be caught midway, resulting in the car being towed and fines imposed. Seizures often involve debt disputes or legal investigations, making the risks of driving such a vehicle extremely high. Even parking it on the roadside could lead to towing by the seizing authority, let alone driving it for refueling or errands. If you ever find yourself in this situation, the safest bet is to park it and wait for the seizure to be lifted.
