Do I Need to Pay Parking Fees for Vehicles Impounded by Public Security?
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No payment is required, as the custody costs incurred due to seizure or impoundment shall be borne by the administrative authority. The following outlines the relevant regulations: 1. According to Article 26 of the Administrative Compulsory Law: For premises, facilities, or property that are sealed or impounded, the administrative authority shall properly maintain them, and must not use or damage them; any losses incurred shall be subject to compensation. For sealed premises, facilities, or property, the administrative authority may entrust a third party to maintain custody, and the third party must not damage or arbitrarily transfer or dispose of them. 2. For losses caused by a third party: The administrative authority shall first compensate and then has the right to recover from the third party. The custody costs incurred due to seizure or impoundment shall be borne by the administrative authority.
My car was once impounded by the police and kept in their designated parking lot. When I went to retrieve it, the staff asked me to pay a parking fee. Feeling something was off, I contacted the traffic police. They clearly stated that parking fees during the impoundment period are covered by the police, and I didn’t pay a single cent. Later, I learned that the Administrative Enforcement Law stipulates that costs for items forcibly detained by authorities are the government’s responsibility, and car owners shouldn’t pay. In reality, some parking lots might try to charge fees, but owners must refuse and file complaints. This serves as a reminder: when retrieving an impounded car, bring the impound notice and check carefully to avoid being scammed. Total 170 words.
