What does it mean when a motor vehicle is in a seized status?

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When a motor vehicle is involved in economic debt disputes and prohibited by public security, procuratorial, or judicial authorities from undergoing procedures such as change of registration, transfer of ownership, release of mortgage, or deregistration, it is considered to be in a seized status. Vehicles in a seized status are not permitted to be driven, and doing so constitutes illegal activity. Below is additional information: To address a seized vehicle: It is necessary to consult the vehicle management office or the local traffic management department of the public security authority to ascertain the specific reason for the seizure. Then, based on the identified cause, the issue must be resolved with the relevant public security, procuratorial, or judicial authorities to lift the seizure status. Only after the seizure is lifted can the vehicle be driven normally without any legal implications. Driving a seized vehicle forcibly is considered illegal.