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Do traffic violations of scrapped motor vehicles need to be handled?

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LeRuth
07/24/25 2:42am

Traffic violations of motor vehicles to be scrapped must be handled; otherwise, it will affect the owner's credit score and bring inconvenience to future life. If the violations of a vehicle to be scrapped are not handled, the owner will be urged to pay, and it may even affect other vehicles under the same household name. Owners with unhandled violations of scrapped vehicles cannot purchase new cars; otherwise, the vehicle cannot be scrapped, and the original license plate cannot be canceled. Documents required for vehicle scrapping: 1. Vehicle license; 2. Vehicle registration certificate; 3. Vehicle license plate; 4. For company vehicles, the organization code certificate with the official seal; 5. For personal vehicles, the owner must bring their ID card; 6. Proof materials for accident vehicles; 7. For company vehicles, the official seal must be affixed on the motor vehicle deregistration application form and the scrapped vehicle certificate, while personal vehicle owners must sign.

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McAlyssa
08/10/25 9:46pm

Having worked in the automotive industry for many years, I can definitively tell you that you must address any traffic violations before scrapping your car. Why is it mandatory? Because traffic regulations require all fines and violations to be settled before decommissioning. If you neglect to resolve these violations, you won't be able to complete the vehicle deregistration process—scrap companies or DMV systems won't proceed. I've personally seen a friend's car stuck at the scrapyard due to an old unpaid ticket. Delaying will accrue late fees, increasing costs over time. Worse, these records could impact your personal credit, causing issues when applying for new plates or insurance. Before scrapping, use traffic management apps or offline services to verify and pay any outstanding fines—don't cut corners here. Clearing violations ensures a smooth scrapping process—don't let minor oversights derail major steps.

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VonNora
09/24/25 4:25am

Last week I just sent my old car for scrapping, and the experience taught me that traffic violations must be cleared beforehand. Here's the process: Before scrapping, you must confirm all fines are paid, otherwise they won't process the paperwork at the site. I had to waste an extra day because I forgot about a minor violation. If left unresolved, the records remain under your name even after scrapping, which could lead to future liability affecting your car purchase eligibility and possibly incurring additional fees. The simple way is to check violation records on the DMV website and pay what's due - the fees aren't high. Don't make my mistake of procrastinating, or you'll regret it. Handling it early ensures smooth scrapping and avoids future hassles.

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Legolas
11/07/25 6:37am

Hi, traffic violations must be settled before scrapping a vehicle! With today's technology, it's convenient—just use the traffic management app to check and pay fines with one click. Enter your license plate, and it shows the tickets to be handled. Don't underestimate unpaid fines; they can affect the scrapping approval, and the DMV might hold up the vehicle deregistration. Rumor has it that long-term neglect could even impact your credit score or incur late fees. My advice? Clear them early before sending the car for scrapping—saves time and hassle. Don't let a small issue turn into a big problem.

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