What does vehicle lock mean?
3 Answers
Vehicle locking is a means of system management, which may be caused by various factors such as court seizure or unresolved accidents. Some cases are related to economic disputes, meaning there is a dispute over the ownership of the vehicle, but this dispute does not affect the vehicle's right to be driven on the road. Situations where transfer is prohibited: 1. Any vehicle without compulsory traffic insurance cannot be transferred; 2. Vehicles that have been modified, altered, or changed in load capacity or passenger number without approval; 3. The applicant cannot act as an agent for the original owner to complete the transfer procedures; 4. Vehicles with unresolved violations or accidents, or those questioned by public security authorities; 5. Vehicles that have not undergone regular inspections or failed inspections; 6. Smuggled, customs-supervised, or stolen vehicles cannot be transferred; 7. Vehicles notified by the People's Court to be frozen or under mortgage not yet lifted.
Locking the car means putting it into anti-theft mode. I always press the lock button on the key fob after closing the doors to hear that reassuring 'click' sound. Essentially, this sends an electronic signal to engage the door latches and disconnect the ignition circuit, making it impossible to start the car even if someone smashes a window. I've seen people who skip locking their cars out of laziness and end up having their wallets stolen from inside. The most convenient are cars with auto-locking features, which lock automatically when you walk two meters away—no need to fumble for keys in the rain. However, beware of signal jammers, so I always double-check by pulling the door handle after locking. Occasionally, if the key fob battery dies, you can still use the mechanical key in the door handle to lock the car.
As someone who frequently drives long distances, locking my car is particularly crucial for me. Every time I take a break at a service area, locking the car not only prevents theft but also avoids children accidentally opening the doors. Modern cars activate an anti-theft system when locked; if someone tries to pry open a door, the alarm will blare. I make it a habit to walk around the car after locking to check if all windows are tightly closed, especially in summer to prevent rainstorms from getting in. Some cars have an automatic locking feature when you walk away, but I always feel more secure pressing the key manually. Remember to remove valuables before locking the car, and don’t leave the keys on the door handle—a friend of mine learned this the hard way.
