Can Cars Have Stickers?
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Cars can have stickers. Prohibited use of special vehicle colors: Colors such as fire engine red, engineering rescue yellow, and the upper white and lower blue combination designated for national administrative law enforcement are reserved for special vehicles, and thus cannot be used on regular vehicles. Stickers must not affect driving: Stickers, advertisements, or any markings sprayed or pasted on the car must not compromise safe driving. Sticker coverage must not exceed 30%: The total area covered by stickers on a car must not exceed 30%. If it does, the owner must apply for registration with the traffic management department. No three-dimensional objects allowed: Placing stickers on the front windshield or side mirrors can result in fines. Additionally, attaching three-dimensional figures or portraits is prohibited, as they may fall off at high speeds, posing risks to other vehicles and leading to penalties.
I've noticed many people enjoy expressing their personality with car stickers, but this requires careful consideration. While stickers themselves aren't illegal, placing them on the windshield or rearview mirror area that obstructs visibility will definitely get you a ticket if caught by traffic police. There are also regulations about color coverage - if stickers exceed one-third of the vehicle's surface, you'll need to register the modification and update the license photo at the DMV. Once I saw a car completely covered in anime stickers - looked cool from afar, but up close I noticed the cheap sticker adhesive had seeped into the paint, leaving blotchy marks when removed. I recommend using professional vehicle wrap materials and being careful not to cover the VIN during application. Actually, a small creative sticker on the rear is the safest option - it shows personality without causing trouble.
