What are the consequences of driving a scrapped vehicle?
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Driving a scrapped vehicle will result in the following actions: For driving a assembled motor vehicle or a motor vehicle that has reached the scrapping standard on the road, the traffic management department of the public security organ shall confiscate the vehicle, enforce compulsory scrapping, and impose a fine on the driver of the aforementioned motor vehicle, as well as revoke the motor vehicle driving license. A scrapped vehicle refers to a motor vehicle that has reached the national scrapping standard or, although not yet reached the national scrapping standard, has a severely damaged engine or chassis, fails to meet the national safety technical conditions for motor vehicle operation, or does not comply with the national pollutant emission standards for motor vehicles. Scrapped vehicles pose a serious threat to the safety of passing vehicles and pedestrians, and their poor condition and harmful emissions severely pollute the surrounding environment.
I've encountered quite a few people driving scrapped vehicles on the road, which is extremely risky. Scrapped vehicles are typically those deemed irreparable after accidents or too old with completely broken parts. While driving, the brakes might suddenly fail, or the steering might not respond properly. If an accident happens on the highway, it's not just the driver who suffers but others could get hit too. Insurance companies will outright refuse to cover damages if they see it's a scrapped vehicle, leaving the driver fully liable in case of an accident. If caught by the police, having the vehicle impounded and fined would be the least of the worries; in severe cases, the driver's license could even be revoked. I think it's better to send such vehicles to a proper scrapping center early on—it's worry-free and safer, after all, life is far more important than a car.
