Will a Seized Vehicle Be Detained During Annual Inspection?
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Seized vehicles will not be detained during annual inspections. For vehicles under court-ordered property preservation, if the court has not mandated seizure but only issued a sealing order, they can undergo annual inspections. When a vehicle is subjected to court-ordered sealing for preservation, the purpose is to prevent the involved parties from transferring assets or evading debts. After being sealed by the court, the vehicle cannot be sold, transferred, mortgaged, or leased during the sealing period, but it can still be used normally. Below are relevant details about vehicle annual inspections: 1. Overview: Vehicle annual inspection refers to a mandatory examination for all vehicles that have obtained official license plates and registration certificates, equivalent to an annual health check for the vehicle according to the "Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation Safety." 2. Purpose: Vehicle annual inspections help promptly eliminate potential safety hazards, encourage enhanced vehicle maintenance, and reduce the occurrence of traffic accidents.
I've driven a few of my friends' cars, and one time I took a seized car for an annual inspection. The inspection station staff checked the system and found that the car was sealed by the court, directly informing me that it failed the inspection. They wouldn't impound the car but would record and report the situation, advising the owner to lift the seizure as soon as possible to pass the inspection. Seized cars are usually due to debts or lawsuits, with the court prohibiting transfer and road use. If you ignore this issue and go for an inspection, not only will it be a wasted trip, but you might also get fined by traffic police. I think it's best for the owner to contact the court or a lawyer in advance to resolve the seizure status; otherwise, the car cannot be used legally, and if impounded, it would be even more troublesome.