Can I Still Drive My Car If 12123 Shows It's Seized?

[VonCooper]

A seized vehicle refers to one that is prohibited by the court from undergoing registration, modification, transfer, or mortgage due to reasons such as economic debt disputes. The Road Traffic Safety Law does not stipulate that court-seized vehicles cannot be driven on the road, so driving a seized car is permissible for normal use, but it cannot be repurposed for other uses. If only the vehicle's records have been seized and the vehicle itself has not been physically impounded, it can still be used. However, if the vehicle has been physically impounded, driving it would constitute illegal disposal or the crime of stealing or robbing court-seized property. How to Lift the Seizure Status on 12123: If the 12123 app shows that your vehicle is in a seized status, it means the owner has had their vehicle seized by the court due to economic debt disputes or similar reasons. In this case, the owner should visit the vehicle management office to understand the situation. If there are indeed economic debt disputes and the owner has been sued in court, they should actively fulfill the judgment or provide a guarantee. Once the obligations are fulfilled, the owner can apply to the court for the seizure to be lifted. They will then need to present the court's release ruling to the vehicle management office to complete the unsealing process.

[VonClayton]

As a car owner who has encountered a similar situation, you absolutely must not drive the vehicle once it shows as seized on the 12123 platform. I've seen many owners take chances and continue driving, only to have their cars impounded by traffic police upon inspection, with some even facing additional penalties. Vehicle seizures are typically due to unpaid loans, financial disputes, or illegal modifications. The status of the vehicle's registration is updated in real-time in the traffic police system, and every camera on the road can identify it. To lift the seizure, you first need to investigate the specific cause. If it's due to overdue car loan payments, promptly contact the bank to negotiate the repayment process. For court-ordered seizures, prepare defense materials. Driving the car secretly during this period and getting caught will lead to severe consequences. Last year, my friend was fined double the security deposit.

[Cayden]

From a legal perspective, driving a seized vehicle constitutes illegal operation. I've handled numerous such cases - once a vehicle is marked as seized, the traffic management system automatically locks its records. Forget normal road use, it can't even pass annual inspections. Some owners think parking in residential compounds is fine, but towing companies can enforce court orders at any time. The key is identifying the seizing authority (court or financial institution) and handling it with proper documentation. I recommend immediately parking the vehicle in a secured garage while retaining parking evidence to avoid accusations of asset concealment.

[LaLaura]

Speaking from experience, driving a seized car is like sitting on a time bomb. Last week, our repair shop took in an off-road vehicle that had been impounded—the steering wheel locked up when the owner was pulled over on the highway, nearly causing an accident. Seized vehicles often come with serious baggage, whether it's a finance company reclaiming the car or unresolved accident compensation. I've been there myself in my younger days, and even used car dealers wouldn't touch it. Nowadays, checking a vehicle's status is easy: just tap 'Motor Vehicle' on the 12123 app homepage to see seizure records. Don't wait until your car gets towed to regret it.