Do motorcycle stickers need to be registered?

[ValerieMarie]

It mainly depends on the proportion of the sticker. If the color-changing area exceeds 30%, it must be registered at the vehicle management office. Transparent stickers do not require registration. Below is the relevant introduction: Violations: If the original vehicle has violations, they need to be dealt with promptly before the procedure can be processed. The applicant must then bring the original and photocopy of the identity proof of the vehicle owner, the vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle license, and other documents to the vehicle management office to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form" and submit the application. If the application complies with the regulations, the applicant can receive the "Approval for Change Notice" and proceed with the vehicle color change. Precautions: All vehicle colors and patterns must not imitate special vehicles such as police cars or fire trucks, and the vehicle color must not exceed three types.

[DeSilas]

When I modified my motorcycle before, I specifically checked the regulations. As long as the stickers on the body do not exceed 30% of the total area, no registration is required, but the condition is that they must not obscure the license plate or affect safety with reflective strips. Small decorative stickers are completely fine—you can stick them on the fuel tank or side panels. However, if you change the entire body color, remember to go to the DMV to take new photos and register; it only costs a 10-yuan processing fee. Some riders have been stopped for using gradient films, so it's recommended to keep photos of the original paint as proof of the extent of color modification.

[DelCody]

As a veteran rider who has owned over a dozen motorcycles, sticker placement depends on size and location. A small wing decal on the fuel tank or some letters on the fender are fine. But three key points: First, never obstruct visibility by sticking anything on the windshield. Second, avoid reflective materials that could blind trailing vehicles. Third, never cover the frame's stamped VIN. My riding buddy once stuck a palm-sized logo on his engine cover - the traffic police only warned against placing it near the exhaust. Pro tip: Before modding, photograph your bike's stock condition as evidence in case of disputes.

[NathanDella]

Last month, I just helped a fellow rider deal with a sticker dispute. It's completely legal to apply decorative stickers to parts of a motorcycle, as regulations explicitly allow non-commercial decals covering up to 30% of the surface area. However, some cities strictly enforce exhaust modification rules and may also inspect the appearance, so it's advisable to get a copy of the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Guide" from the DMV. From practical experience: colored rim stripes and carbon fiber pattern stickers on mirrors are the safest, but avoid putting advertising slogans on fenders. If you're wrapping the entire bike in a different color, you must bring the vehicle registration certificate to update the photo on the license.