Do I need to file a record with the vehicle management office for modifying car lights?
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Modifying headlights requires filing a record with the vehicle management office. Here are the relevant details: Reason: According to the current "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," vehicles with modified lights that have not obtained prior approval from the traffic management department cannot be driven on the road or pass the annual inspection. Notes: Halogen lamps are essentially a special type of incandescent lamp. Their principle involves the resistor heating up when an electric current passes through it. When the temperature is sufficiently high, it emits blackbody radiation within the visible light spectrum. There are generally two types of halogen lamps: iodine tungsten lamps and bromine tungsten lamps. When an incandescent lamp is lit, although the filament temperature does not exceed the melting and boiling points of tungsten, a small amount of tungsten still evaporates at high temperatures.
My experience with modifying car lights tells me that this issue is quite common. Generally, changing the type of bulbs, such as switching from halogen to LED or xenon lights, requires filing with the vehicle management office. I remember once I was directly stopped and fined by traffic police for not filing after changing the lights, because the lights were too bright and could disturb other drivers' vision. Filing is to ensure that the brightness and color temperature of the lights meet safety standards, otherwise, you won't pass the annual inspection. I suggest bringing all the necessary documents to complete the procedures after modifying the lights to avoid future troubles. Safe driving is the most important, and filing, which seems troublesome, actually takes only half an hour. Additionally, regulations vary by region, with stricter enforcement in first-tier cities, so it's best to consult a repair shop before making any changes.
