How Long Does It Take to Lift a Vehicle Seizure?
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Below is the content about how long it takes to lift a vehicle seizure: 1. The property preservation period expires, and the seizure will be automatically lifted. The preservation period for a vehicle is one year. 2. The duration of seizure or detention of movable property shall not exceed one year. 3. After the seizure period expires, the continuation of property seizure requires the relevant applicant for enforcement to legally file an application for extension before it can be executed and completed. If no extension procedures are completed by the expiration of the seizure period, the effect of the seizure will cease. Below is the content about how the court seizes a vehicle: 1. Before enforcement, the court must distinguish whether the subject being enforced is a legal person or other organization or a citizen: the identity of the subject being enforced will also affect the method the court adopts. 2. Specific seizure and detention procedures: For citizens, the court shall notify the subject being enforced or their adult family members to be present, and their work unit or the grassroots organization at the location of the property shall also send someone to participate. If the subject being enforced is a legal person or other organization, due to its different form from ordinary citizens, the court shall notify its legal representative or principal responsible person to be present. 3. Enforcement personnel must prepare an inventory of the seized or detained property: the inventory shall be signed or sealed by the persons present and given to the subject being enforced. If the subject being enforced is a citizen, a copy may also be given to their adult family member.
I have an acquaintance whose car was impounded because he hadn't fully repaid his auto loan. The bank directly seized the car, making it immobile. He quickly paid off the debt and then contacted the bank to lift the impound. The bank had to process the application internally, and after waiting two or three days, they issued a release notice. He took it to the DMV to complete the paperwork, and everything went smoothly. However, another friend of mine faced a court-ordered impound due to a property dispute case, and the car wasn't released until the verdict was finalized, which took over a month. So, the time frame really varies—it all depends on the reason. For something like illegal parking, paying the fine and heading straight to the traffic police can resolve it quickly, possibly even the same day. In short, once a car is impounded, you can't drive it directly. You must first address the reason for the impound, whether it's repaying a debt or waiting for legal proceedings to conclude. The time to lift the impound can range from a few days to several months, but being proactive can help shorten the wait.
