What does the impound status of a vehicle mean?
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Vehicle impound status refers to the prohibition of registration, modification, transfer, mortgage release, cancellation, or pledge release during the impound period. Types of impoundment: Vehicles purchased with installment payments, fully paid vehicles, vehicles used by criminals for committing crimes, or vehicles purchased with illicit funds. Legal basis: Article 9 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that registration shall not be granted under any of the following circumstances: (1) The certificates or vouchers submitted by the motor vehicle owner are invalid; (2) The motor vehicle's origin certificate has been altered, or the motor vehicle owner recorded in the origin certificate does not match the identity certificate; (3) The certificates or vouchers submitted by the motor vehicle owner do not match the motor vehicle; (4) The motor vehicle is produced without the permission of the competent department of motor vehicle products under the State Council or imported without the permission of the national import motor vehicle department; (5) The technical data of the motor vehicle does not match the data announced by the competent department of motor vehicle products under the State Council; (6) The model, engine number, vehicle identification number, or other technical data of the motor vehicle do not comply with the national safety technical standards; (7) The motor vehicle has reached the mandatory scrapping standard stipulated by the state; (8) The motor vehicle is impounded or seized by the People's Court, People's Procuratorate, or administrative law enforcement departments according to law; (9) The motor vehicle is stolen or robbed; (10) Other circumstances that do not comply with laws or administrative regulations.
The seized status of a car means that the vehicle has been forcibly frozen by a court or other law enforcement agency and cannot be normally traded, transferred, or disposed of. This usually occurs when the owner is involved in debt disputes, fails to pay fines, or is involved in litigation, with the purpose of preserving assets. I have encountered similar situations before. After the seizure, you must immediately contact the relevant authorities to clarify the matter, otherwise the car will be impounded and unusable, and it may also affect subsequent processing. This status is different from a mortgage; it is not voluntary but part of a legal process that must be resolved through debt repayment or mediation.
I personally experienced vehicle impoundment, which means the car was officially locked. That year, I defaulted on my car loan for several months, and the bank applied for impoundment. As a result, the car couldn't be sold or have its ownership transferred. After consulting legally knowledgeable friends, I learned that impoundment protects creditors' rights. Ignoring it could prolong troubles and even lead to heavier penalties. Remember to regularly check your vehicle records to avoid similar issues.
