How Long Before a Confiscated Motorcycle is Mandatorily Scrapped?

[OJoshua]

Motorcycles that have been confiscated for more than three months beyond the stipulated period will be mandatorily scrapped. According to Article 112 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' traffic management departments of public security authorities are required to issue a receipt on the spot when confiscating motor vehicles or non-motor vehicles and inform the concerned party to report to the traffic management department within the specified period for processing. The traffic management department must properly store the confiscated vehicles and refrain from using them. If the owner fails to claim the vehicle within the deadline and does not respond within three months after a public notice, the confiscated vehicle will be processed according to the law. Difference Between Recommended Scrapping and Mandatory Scrapping: Recommended scrapping suggests that the vehicle be scrapped, but if it still meets the requirements for continued use, scrapping can be avoided. Mandatory scrapping means the vehicle must, without exception, be scrapped. There are four criteria for mandatory scrapping: Reaching the prescribed service life; Failing to meet the national safety technical standards for in-use vehicles even after repairs and adjustments; Continuing to emit pollutants or noise that do not comply with national standards for in-use vehicles after repairs, adjustments, or the application of control technologies; Failing to obtain the motor vehicle inspection qualification mark for three consecutive inspection cycles after the expiration of the inspection validity period.

[AubreyLynn]

I remember riding motorcycles for several years. Once, a buddy's bike got impounded by traffic police, and he didn't retrieve it for three years—later heard it was scrapped. Generally, if a motorcycle is impounded and the owner fails to handle the notified matters within three months, the authorities will issue another reminder. If there's still no response after a year, it may enter the confiscation phase. Actual mandatory scrapping occurs only after three years. This is because regulations require the disposal of long-term unclaimed vehicles to reduce traffic pollution from abandoned vehicles. My friend learned the hard way—not only losing his bike but also getting a fine on record. So, I strongly advise you to promptly handle any impounded motorcycle with the authorities. Don’t procrastinate and lose your property for nothing—it’s both following the rules and protecting your wallet.

[DiLawson]

Hi, I was also concerned about this. The mandatory scrapping time for impounded motorcycles is usually around three years, calculated from the date of seizure. Why is that? The official process is as follows: if the penalty is not completed or procedures are not handled within 60 days, the vehicle will be temporarily stored; then there's a public notice period of 3-6 months, and if no one claims it, it will be sent to the scrapyard for disposal. After exceeding three years, it will be directly scrapped, mainly to clear space and for resource recycling. My neighbor ignored his impounded motorcycle last year, and when the deadline came, he received a scrapping notice, regretting not acting sooner. I suggest you promptly visit the traffic police station to inquire about the specific deadline. Delaying too long might also affect your driver's license points. Safety first is always the golden rule.

[MirandaFitz]

In the realm of vehicle handling, after prolonged exposure, motorcycles that are impounded are typically subject to mandatory scrapping after three years. Vehicles left unclaimed for extended periods are prone to rusting or developing safety hazards, and police periodically clearing out inventory helps reduce complications. In practice, I recommend handling the paperwork within 30 days to prevent the vehicle from being transferred away.