What are the consequences of not scrapping a motorcycle when it expires?
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For vehicles that fail to complete the deregistration procedures within the specified time, a mandatory deregistration will be announced. Below is more relevant information: Materials required for deregistration: Motorcycles that should be scrapped must promptly complete the deregistration process. Bring the required materials to the Vehicle Management Office, Traffic Police Branch, or District (City) County Traffic Police Brigade to complete the deregistration. Required documents include the application form, vehicle registration certificate, license plate, vehicle registration document, and a copy of the "Recycling Certificate for Scrapped Motor Vehicles." Procedures for vehicle scrapping: Motor vehicles that have reached the scrapping standard are not allowed to be driven on the road. Scrapped large passenger vehicles, trucks, and other commercial vehicles must be dismantled under the supervision of the traffic management department of the public security authority. Processing time: Within one day from the date of application acceptance.
I had an old motorcycle that expired without being scrapped, and it ended up costing me dearly. The traffic police caught me and directly fined me 500 yuan, with a warning that the vehicle would be impounded if caught again. Even worse, having a scrapped vehicle under my name caused issues when I tried to change my car license plate last year—the system blocked the process, forcing me to handle the scrapping before proceeding with the new registration. To make matters worse, the motorcycle was parked in the neighborhood and labeled as an abandoned vehicle, with the neighborhood committee knocking on my door every day to push for its removal. Eventually, I had to hire a tow truck for over 200 yuan to send it to a dismantling facility. Nowadays, failing to scrap expired vehicles can affect your credit record in many places, potentially making it harder to get loans. So, scrapping it on time is definitely the way to go.
As a veteran motorcycle rider with 20 years of experience, I strongly advise against delaying the scrapping of your vehicle. Firstly, once past the scrapping period, your vehicle cannot undergo annual inspection, and if caught on the road, you'll face penalty points and fines. Secondly, keeping it parked takes up space and incurs storage fees—I paid over 2,000 yuan for my bike sitting in the garage for five years. Thirdly, and most critically, there's a safety risk. Recently, Old Wang's scrapped vehicle was stolen and modified, resulting in an accident with damages costing over 100,000 yuan. Scrapping at a dismantling yard is very convenient—just bring all the required documents and it's done in half a day. With the receipt, any follow-up procedures will be smooth. Why keep a ticking time bomb?
