Do Car Stickers Affect Annual Inspection?
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As long as car stickers comply with relevant regulations, they do not affect the annual inspection. Here is some information about car stickers: 1. Sticker Conditions: If the color of the sticker is not a special color reserved for specific vehicles, does not affect safe driving, and has been filed with the traffic management department, even if the sticker area exceeds 30%, it can still pass the annual inspection without issues. 2. Precautions: Special colors such as red for fire trucks, yellow for engineering rescue vehicles, and the white and blue combination for national administrative law enforcement vehicles are reserved for specific vehicles and cannot be used on ordinary cars. Any logos or advertisements sprayed or pasted on the car must not affect safe driving. The area of car stickers must not exceed 30%. If it exceeds 30%, an application must be filed with the traffic management department for record.
Let me share my experience regarding how car decals affect annual inspections. As a car owner with over a decade of driving experience, I applied a small decorative sticker with some patterns on my car body last year, which didn’t cover the license plate or lighting parts. During the inspection, the staff took a quick look and said it was fine. However, if the decal is too large or placed on headlights or windows, obstructing the view, it won’t pass. Some local regulations consider reflective or advertising decals as violations because they may alter the vehicle’s appearance or compromise safety. I recommend checking the placement of decals before the inspection to ensure they don’t cover critical areas. If unsure, it’s best to consult the local inspection station beforehand to avoid unnecessary trips. Additionally, removing stubborn decals is easy—just use hot water and detergent to wipe them off.