Will the vehicle be impounded on the spot for 5 traffic violations?
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5 traffic violations do not necessarily result in the vehicle being impounded on the spot, but failure to handle 5 traffic violations will lead to vehicle impoundment. If a vehicle has more than 5 (including 5) unprocessed traffic violation records, the system will issue a warning, and electronic surveillance will automatically flag the problematic vehicle, allowing traffic police to intercept it accurately. Below is an introduction to the penalties for violations: 1. On-site penalties by traffic police: For violations where the driver signs and accepts the penalty notice on the spot, or violations recorded by electronic surveillance that have been processed and signed at the traffic police station, if not handled within 15 working days, a late fee of 3% per day may be imposed, with the late fee not exceeding the principal amount; court enforcement can be applied for. If a penalty involving the suspension of the driver's license is not handled within 15 working days without reason, the driver's license may be revoked. 2. Violations recorded by electronic surveillance: For violations recorded by electronic surveillance without driver acknowledgment, there is no 15-working-day limit, but they must be processed before the vehicle's annual inspection; otherwise, the vehicle will not pass the inspection.
I've encountered this before. A friend's car was stopped last time due to multiple traffic violations. Simply put, having 5 violations doesn't necessarily mean your car will be impounded on the spot—it depends on the specific circumstances. Police mainly consider the nature of the violations when deciding to impound a vehicle. For common offenses like illegal parking or speeding, no matter how many times you've violated, your car won't be impounded immediately. However, if you're caught drunk driving, driving without a license, or involved in an accident, even a single offense could lead to your car being impounded. Additionally, if among those 5 violations there are records totaling over 12 penalty points, the police might directly confiscate your license and require you to attend traffic school and pass a test. If you don't address your violations for a long time, you might run into issues during your annual vehicle inspection, or if you're stopped by traffic police multiple times with outstanding violations, they might then consider impounding your car. It's advisable to handle traffic violations promptly to avoid turning minor issues into major troubles.
