Can a car be wrapped to change its color?
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Cars can be wrapped to change their color, but registration is required after the color change. According to Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," if the vehicle's color is changed without completing the required registration, the traffic management department of the public security authority may issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to its original color. To apply for a change in the vehicle's color, the following documents must be submitted in accordance with the "Road Traffic Safety Law": the "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form," original and photocopies of the identity documents of the vehicle owner and agent, the original motor vehicle registration certificate, and the original motor vehicle license. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change covers no more than 30% of the vehicle's surface, no registration is required. However, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be recorded, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the color modification. Important considerations for vehicle color changes: Before changing the vehicle's color, consult the local vehicle management office where the car is registered to confirm whether the region permits color changes via wrapping. If the region does not support this method, the modification cannot be registered, and the wrap must be removed to restore the original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners no longer need to apply in advance to the vehicle management office. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for a change registration. Article 10 states that registered motor vehicles must apply for a change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Whole vehicle replacement due to quality issues. Change from commercial to non-commercial use or vice versa. Relocation of the vehicle owner's residence into or out of the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must display designated markings and install alarms and signal lights as required. Other vehicles are prohibited from using similar markings, alarms, or signal lights reserved for these special vehicles.
