What to Do When a Vehicle is Temporarily Impounded?
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When a vehicle is temporarily impounded, the concerned party must go to the traffic management department of the public security authority within the specified period to undergo processing for the release of the vehicle. Below are the details regarding temporary vehicle impoundment: 1. Reasons: For the purpose of gathering evidence, the traffic management department of the public security authority may impound the vehicle involved in an accident and issue an administrative compulsory measure certificate. 2. Precautions: The impounded vehicle should be retrieved promptly upon the expiration of the impoundment period. If the concerned party fails to come for processing within the specified period and still does not come for processing after a three-month public notice, the traffic management department of the public security authority will handle the impounded vehicle according to the law. During the period when the vehicle is impounded due to a driver's license issue, driving is not allowed, and the concerned party should actively cooperate with the traffic police in resolving the driver's license issue.
Last time my car was temporarily impounded by traffic police, I was extremely anxious, but I calmed down and took immediate action. First, I contacted the traffic management department to inquire about the reason—usually it's due to illegal parking or unclear accident liability. You need to bring your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate to the processing point, and you may also have to pay fines or towing fees. The process was quite annoying—I spent half a day queuing, filling out forms, and finally had to wait for notification to retrieve my car. During this time, I couldn’t drive to work and had to take the bus, which delayed a lot of things. After learning my lesson, I now always check for no-parking signs before parking to avoid trouble again. If you really encounter a similar situation, I suggest not delaying—the sooner you handle it, the less hassle it will be, especially since there might be important items in the car.
