What to Do When the Vehicle Seizure Period Has Expired but the Vehicle Is Still Seized?
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Need to inquire in person with relevant documents. For example, the vehicle owner can bring their ID card and vehicle license to the vehicle management office to check the records, or they can go to the court's enforcement division to check the files. The person subject to enforcement should actively comply with the court's judgment. After fulfilling the obligations, they should apply to the court for the removal of the seizure. After fulfilling the obligations, they should apply to the court for the removal of the seizure.
I also encountered a situation where the vehicle was still locked after the seizure period expired last time. This needs to be addressed promptly. The DMV has strict time regulations for vehicle seizures, and failure to lift the seizure upon expiration constitutes a violation. I recommend immediately contacting the enforcement bureau of the court that initially issued the seizure, bringing the vehicle registration certificate, seizure ruling, and original ID card, and personally visiting the court to apply for the seizure to be lifted. Remember to make copies of all documents for backup. Some places now offer online appointment application channels, so checking in advance can save a lot of time. If the court gives you the runaround, mention filing a complaint with the disciplinary inspection department—we vehicle owners shouldn’t tolerate such administrative inaction. The entire process takes about a week, and during this period, avoid driving the car to prevent complications.