Do I need to handle traffic violations when applying for car scrappage?
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When applying for car scrappage, it is necessary to handle any outstanding traffic violations, otherwise it may affect the owner's credit score and cause inconvenience in future life. The process for applying for car scrappage is as follows: 1. The owner fills out and submits the application form; 2. The application is registered and reviewed, and a scrappage notice is issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrappage age limit, upon inspection and verification, a notice will be issued if they meet the scrappage standards; 3. The owner takes the car scrappage notice to a qualified recycling company to deliver the vehicle; 4. The company inspects the vehicle, dismantles it, and takes photographs; 5. The owner checks and signs the form, then the license plates and certificates are reclaimed, and the scrappage registration is processed according to regulations.
Last time I scrapped that old car, it was quite a hassle. The DMV clearly stated that all traffic violations must be cleared before applying for scrappage, otherwise the system wouldn't allow it. My advice is don't slack off—quickly check the traffic management department's official website or use their app to see if there are any unpaid fines. If ignored, small issues can escalate, and the accumulated fines with interest can get quite high. My neighbor learned this the hard way by procrastinating, only to have their scrappage application rejected and having to queue up all over again, wasting a whole week. So I recommend handling these matters one or two weeks in advance, while also checking if all vehicle documents are complete. In short, scrapping is meant to safely update your vehicle's condition, but unresolved violations are like a small thorn—really troublesome and definitely shouldn't be overlooked.
