Will There Be Consequences If I Abandon My Impounded Vehicle?

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IslaFitz
07/29/25 8:52am
Impact of abandoning an impounded vehicle, details are as follows: Handling methods for abandoning an impounded vehicle: There will be issues, it is recommended to actively handle related violations. Failure to address traffic violations on time will most directly result in late fees. Consequences of abandoning an impounded vehicle: Not handling an impounded vehicle will also lead to a ban on all driver's license services, meaning the license cannot be renewed, and after one year of expiration, the license will be revoked. Consequences of overdue traffic violations: Failure to address traffic violations on time will most directly result in late fees. Generally, late fees start accruing from the 16th day after the violation. The late fee is 3% of the fine per day, with a cap not exceeding the original fine amount. For example, for a 200-yuan fine, the late fee will not exceed 200 yuan. If you continue to accumulate violations without addressing the previous ones, once discovered by traffic police, you may face license suspension or even vehicle impoundment. Another crucial point is that if any accident or damage occurs to the vehicle while there are outstanding violations, the insurance company has grounds to refuse claims.
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Zachary
08/12/25 7:18am
I've seen many people whose cars were impounded and thought about just abandoning them for convenience, which is actually a big mistake. If the car has unpaid fines or accident liabilities, the government will continue to pursue the debt, and the amount owed will only snowball. For example, towing and storage fees accumulate daily, and a few thousand yuan in debt can quickly escalate to tens of thousands. Moreover, the car might be auctioned to cover the debt, but any remaining balance will still be your responsibility. The worst part is the impact on your credit record, which gets linked to the banking system, making it difficult to secure loans for buying a house or car in the future. A friend of mine learned this the hard way—thinking abandoning the car would be an easy way out, only to end up on a blacklist for several years. So, I suggest heading to the traffic police station immediately to settle the matter or complete the scrapping procedures, before a small issue turns into a major disaster.
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LaMaximus
10/06/25 2:13am
Buddy, just throw away the impounded car? Too naive! It's no different from evading debt—those traffic cops and banks won't let you off. The unpaid fines will balloon from a few hundred to thousands, and you might even end up on a credit blacklist, affecting travel or online shopping. If your car's impounded, it’s usually due to unresolved violations. Abandoning it means it’ll rot in the lot, racking up storage fees until a court summons arrives. My buddy made this dumb mistake, thinking he’d save a few bucks, only to get his loan denied when he got married. The easiest fix? Act fast—pay the fines at the traffic department or apply for deregistration. A one-time solution beats future headaches, right?
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