Can a Vehicle's Color Be Changed?
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Vehicle color can be changed, but after the color change, it is necessary to register the modification at the local vehicle management office. To apply for a change in the vehicle's body color, the following documents must be submitted according to the Road Traffic Safety Law: Application Form for Vehicle Modification Registration, identity proofs of the vehicle owner and the agent, the vehicle registration certificate, and the vehicle license. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, if the color change area of a vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to register the modification. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be filed and registered within 10 days after the color change. Precautions for Vehicle Color Change: Before changing the color of a vehicle, it is advisable to consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region permits changing the vehicle color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, the modification cannot be registered, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the Vehicle Registration Regulations, owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for modification registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered vehicles must apply for modification registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa. Change of the vehicle owner's residence in 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 be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other vehicles are prohibited from using similar patterns, alarms, or signal lights. According to Article 56 of the Vehicle Registration Regulations, if the body color is changed without proper 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.
