How are licensed abandoned vehicles penalized?
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Abandoned vehicles are subject to fines. Abandoned vehicles refer to motor vehicles that occupy public roads and their sides, parking lots, residential communities, green belts, and other areas for a long time without maintenance or use, exhibiting one or more conditions such as dilapidated appearance, dust accumulation, flat tires, and missing license plates. The reporting methods for abandoned vehicles are as follows: 1. Abandoned vehicles on public roads: Report to the police, and the urban management will cooperate with public security and traffic management departments to remove them according to the law; 2. Encountering abandoned vehicles on public roads: You can report to the traffic management department, phone: 12123; 3. Abandoned vehicles in residential communities: Report to the street and community residents, and through joint consultation and governance, come up with solutions, with urban management cooperating with comprehensive governance, public security, and fire departments in the jurisdiction to handle them.
As a traffic warden, I often encounter licensed abandoned vehicles while patrolling the streets every day. These cars have been left unused for a long time but still have their license plates attached, which is quite annoying. The standard penalty procedure is to first issue a notice to the vehicle owner, giving them 7 days to move the car. If they fail to comply within the deadline, we report it to the police for towing. After towing, the owner is notified to pay a fine, typically ranging from 200 to 1,000 yuan, depending on local regulations. For example, in Beijing, the first illegal parking offense is fined 200 yuan, and repeat offenses may double the fine. If no one claims the vehicle, it will be dismantled or auctioned. Why impose fines? Mainly because these vehicles occupy public space and pose safety hazards, such as blocking fire lanes. I've handled quite a few cases myself, all emphasizing that a valid license plate doesn't mean the car is usable, and regular cleanup is crucial for the community. Vehicle owners should also pay attention to license plate annual inspections to avoid further complications.
