Can Private Cars Display Red Flags on Both Sides?

[DeNova]

Private cars can display red flags on both sides. Below is relevant information about driving private vehicles: 1. Explanation: For non-commercial vehicles, exceeding the approved passenger capacity by less than 20% results in a 3-point penalty and a 100 yuan fine; exceeding by 20% or more results in a 6-point penalty and a 200 yuan fine. 2. Hazards of Overloading: (1) Vehicle overloading severely damages road infrastructure. Since overloaded vehicles far exceed the design load of roads and bridges, this leads to pavement damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortens service life. (2) Overloaded vehicles have increased mass and inertia, leading to longer braking distances and higher risks. Severe overloading may cause tire blowouts, sudden swerving, brake failure, or rollovers due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects vehicle steering performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to loss of steering control.

[JamesLee]

I learned about this issue from my traffic police friend. It's quite common for private cars to display small national flags, especially during National Day celebrations, but attention to detail is crucial. Traffic regulations clearly stipulate that vehicles must not hang items that obstruct the driver's view - if the fluttering flag blocks the rearview mirror, it becomes a safety hazard. Another key point is to avoid interfering with license plate recognition. Some people install flag holders too close to license plates, and when wind blows, the flag may cover the plate numbers, which could be penalized as intentional plate obstruction with a 12-point deduction. Also, flag materials matter - I've seen plastic flag poles sold by roadside vendors that can easily snap on bumpy roads and fly off, potentially causing serious accidents if hitting following vehicles. For those genuinely wishing to express patriotism, safer alternatives include applying patriotic car decals or placing small flags on rear windows.

[McElliott]

As a seasoned driver sharing real-life experience, I learned my lesson during a recent road trip with flags mounted on both sides. When the speed exceeded 80 km/h, the flag surfaces whipped violently against the car body, creating firecracker-like noise that was extremely annoying. Worse, the wind-rolled flags would cover the door handles, requiring frustrating effort to open doors each time. The suction cup bases proved utterly unreliable at highway speeds - I lost two flag poles (thankfully without hitting anyone). For safe flag display, choose short poles with flag dimensions under 30cm, and must use screw-fixed bases. Actually, hanging a small national flag ornament from the rearview mirror achieves patriotic display safely and conveniently with equally good effect.

[DelEmmanuel]

I've researched vehicle modification regulations, and the flag display issue is quite nuanced. While there's no direct legal prohibition, enforcement varies significantly across regions. A southern city issued a specific notice last year explicitly permitting flag displays within specified dimensions during holidays, whereas a northwestern province imposes 200-yuan fines for any such displays. Key principles to observe: never obscure license plates, compromise driver visibility, or print commercial ads on flags. Roof-mounted flag poles are actually safer - side-mounted flags risk scraping against branches or pedestrians in narrow streets. Additionally, faded or damaged national flags must be replaced promptly, as maintaining national dignity is a fundamental requirement.