Can I Abandon an Impounded Unlicensed Motorcycle?
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An unlicensed motorcycle can be abandoned after impoundment, but it cannot be left unprocessed. If an unregistered and unlicensed motorcycle is impounded and the owner's ID number is recorded, it may affect future attempts to obtain a driver's license. Categories of Motorcycles: Taking Japan as an example, motorcycles are referred to as "two-wheelers" and are classified into three categories: small ordinary automatic two-wheelers, ordinary automatic two-wheelers, and large ordinary automatic two-wheelers. In Taiwan, they are categorized as light motorcycles, heavy motorcycles, and large heavy motorcycles. Light motorcycles refer to those with an engine displacement of 50cc, heavy motorcycles refer to those with a displacement below 250cc, and large heavy motorcycles refer to those with a displacement above 250cc. New Engine Precautions: A new engine must be run-in according to the manual, and the engine oil should be replaced after the run-in period; change the engine oil regularly and perform daily maintenance; before use in winter, idle and warm up for 3-5 minutes (to increase the engine oil temperature); after high-speed driving, idle or coast at low speed (to allow the oil temperature to decrease gradually); avoid washing the entire machine with large amounts of water to prevent damage to electrical components; avoid sudden acceleration or loading during normal operation.
Seeing you ask about the impoundment of unlicensed motorcycles reminded me of my own similar experience. Back then, I rode an unregistered bike for a joyride and got stopped by traffic police who impounded it. Honestly, after impoundment, you can choose to abandon the vehicle to avoid the hassle. But don’t think this lets you escape consequences! Riding without a license is already illegal—the police will record your details, and you might still face fines or penalties. If the vehicle isn’t claimed for a long time, it may be auctioned or scrapped, and you’ll get nothing back. I’ve also heard of friends who abandoned their bikes and later faced issues when applying for a driver’s license due to records in their file. Safety first—always ride with a license. If your bike is impounded, it’s best to clarify the procedures at the traffic police station to avoid future regrets.
