According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to register the change. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle's color change. Precautions for Vehicle Color Change Films: Before applying a color change film to a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to determine whether the local area permits changing the vehicle's color through films. If the region does not support this method, registration procedures cannot be completed after the change, and the film must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Documents required for applying to change the body color of a motor vehicle: "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form." Identity proofs of the motor vehicle owner and agent. Motor vehicle registration certificate. Motor vehicle driving license. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for change registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration with the local vehicle management office 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 from commercial to non-commercial use or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into 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 engines, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from painting, installing, or using patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are specific to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles. Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that if the body color is changed without completing the change registration as required, the public security traffic management department may issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to its original color.
