Do Car Stickers Affect Vehicle Inspection?

[Elmer]

According to relevant regulations, as long as the area does not exceed 30% of the vehicle body and there is no advertising or commercial nature, it will not affect the annual inspection. However, if it involves public security, procuratorial, or legal signs and exclusive public transportation signs, once discovered, points deduction and fines are possible. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. Small area should be acceptable: The Road Traffic Management Regulations have no provisions on decorative stickers, and the new traffic regulations also have no provisions on vehicle body decoration. If it does not belong to advertising, there is no need to apply through the industrial and commercial department. However, the content should not affect driving safety, violate laws and regulations, or cause negative social impact. 2. Choice of car stickers: If you plan to put stickers on your car, be sure to choose the best quality, car-specific stickers. Otherwise, they will crack soon, and the adhesive left on the car paint may damage the paint over time.

[SerenityMarie]

I've been driving for over a decade and have tried all kinds of car stickers, from personal decals to commercial advertisements. During vehicle inspections, I've encountered trouble before. Once, I had a large advertisement sticker on the rear window, covering about 40% of the area, and the inspector directly said it wasn't allowed—it had to be removed to pass. The reason given was that it obstructed rear visibility and posed a safety hazard. Later, I learned the rules: the total area of stickers on the car body shouldn't exceed 30%, and you can't stick them on the front windshield or rearview mirror areas to avoid affecting driving safety. Small stickers like personal decorations or brand logos are generally fine for inspections as long as they're not in sensitive locations. Before each annual inspection, I check all my stickers and remove or reposition the larger ones just to be safe. Remember, avoid controversial or illegal content, and don't overdo it—blocking your vision isn't worth it.

[VonMaria]

Hey, my car buddies often ask about this. For example, my buddy stuck a huge anime decal on his trunk and got flagged during the inspection—total bummer! Key point: check the coverage area. If the decal exceeds 30% of the car body or blocks the windshield area, it’ll likely fail, especially in stricter first- and second-tier cities. Small stickers like a team logo in the corner? No problem at all. My personal tip: before the inspection, wipe off anything sketchy, like decals on the windshield or middle of side windows. Safety first—don’t let big decals distract or trigger violations. Failing the annual check means redoing the whole queue—what a hassle!

[ZaneFitz]

From a technical perspective, whether car decals affect vehicle inspection depends on several strict criteria: the area should not exceed 30% of the vehicle body, placement should avoid critical driver visibility zones such as the windshield or rearview mirrors, and the content must comply with regulations, avoiding sensitive or vulgar elements. During inspection, visibility will be tested with instruments, and non-compliant decals must be removed immediately. Small stickers are generally safe, but large decals may lead to inspection rejection. It is advisable to regularly check traffic regulations and clean off decals periodically to ensure a smooth annual inspection.

[RicardoDella]

Determining whether car stickers affect the inspection is simple: focus on their placement and size. Areas like the front windshield and driver's side windows are no-go zones; excessively large stickers can easily exceed limits—I've seen entire trunk ads get rejected. Small decals like rear-end decorations are fine. Before the inspection, control the sticker area to stay under 30% and remove any covering parts for an easy pass. If considering window tint, opt for high-transparency types to be safer.