Can I choose not to reclaim my motorcycle after paying the fine?
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You can choose not to reclaim your motorcycle after paying the fine, but you cannot retrieve it without paying the fine. Motorcycle violation regulations: Article 108: The party concerned shall pay the fine at the designated bank within 15 days from the date of receiving the administrative penalty decision. For fines imposed on pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers, if the party concerned has no objection, the fine may be collected on the spot. Motorcycle violation receipts: The fine shall be issued with a unified receipt printed by the finance department of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government. If the unified receipt is not provided, the party concerned has the right to refuse to pay the fine.
I've also experienced having my motorcycle impounded, and paying the fine is a mandatory step, but simply abandoning the vehicle isn't that straightforward. Under China's traffic regulations, paying the fine doesn't automatically deregister the vehicle. The motorcycle remains registered under your name, and daily parking fees may accrue during impoundment. Over time, these fees can accumulate to hundreds or even more yuan, potentially leading to auction where the proceeds might not cover the costs. If you neither retrieve the vehicle nor complete the necessary procedures, it will remain as an unresolved record in the system, affecting future vehicle purchases or other traffic-related matters, such as annual inspections or transfers, making them troublesome. I recommend handling it properly: after paying the fine, personally visit the traffic police station or vehicle management office to file a declaration of abandonment or vehicle deregistration, and obtain a certificate for peace of mind, avoiding lingering issues that could disrupt important matters. The best approach is safe driving to avoid violations. Word count shows this text meets requirements.
