Can Car Stickers Pass the Annual Inspection?
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Car stickers can pass the annual inspection if the area covered is not too large, and the content should not affect driving safety. Here are specific details about car stickers and the annual inspection: 1. Area: The area covered by car stickers must not exceed 30%, otherwise, you need to register with the vehicle management office and obtain a new vehicle license, as it will be considered illegal modification. 2. Scope: The stickers should not affect driving safety; otherwise, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection. 3. Color scheme: Special colors like fire engine red, engineering rescue yellow, and the white-top-blue-bottom color scheme for national administrative law enforcement vehicles are reserved for special-purpose vehicles, so ordinary family cars cannot use them.
This is an issue I often encounter. As an average car owner, I enjoy decorating my car with small stickers, but you really need to be careful during the annual inspection. Generally speaking, small stickers, such as a tiny cartoon or logo near the rearview mirror, don’t significantly alter the vehicle’s overall appearance and usually pass inspection. However, if the stickers are too large or placed on the windshield or side windows, obstructing visibility, the inspectors will scrutinize them closely and may require you to remove them on the spot to pass. Last time, I almost failed because of a reflective sticker on the side window—I had to quickly clean it off to get through. My advice is to check the placement of your stickers a week before the inspection and remove any non-compliant ones in advance, rather than rushing on the day of the test. Also, regulations vary by region, so it’s best to check with your local DMV beforehand. The annual inspection is crucial for road safety—don’t take it lightly.
