How are modified vehicles penalized?
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The traffic police department will detain the vehicle in accordance with the law, confiscate illegal devices, order restoration to the original condition, and impose a fine ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. The following is relevant information about modified vehicles: 1. Definition: Replacing, adding, or removing parts of the original factory model or altering its appearance. Reasonable and scientific vehicle modifications can make the original vehicle safer to drive and improve its performance. Vehicle modification is both an expression of personal individuality and a demand for improved driving performance and safety. 2. Purpose: (1) Improve comfort and safety: such as audio and soundproofing. To enhance the comfort and safety of the vehicle, modifications to the chassis are necessary, including shock absorbers, brake hoses, rims, front strut bars, rear strut bars, front chassis braces, and rear chassis braces. (2) Improve power: Power system modifications are the most crucial aspect of vehicle modification. To enhance vehicle power, components such as spark plugs, high-tension leads, air filters, fuel-saving accelerators, water-fuel devices, horsepower boosters, electronic rectifiers, and exhaust pipes must be replaced. (3) Improve handling: such as stabilizer bars, tires, and brakes. (4) Enhance aesthetic appeal of interior and exterior: Interior modifications include installing floor mats, foot pads, applying explosion-proof film, and replacing seat covers. Exterior modifications include bumpers, spoilers, body kits, personalized paint jobs, and decals.
I've learned my lesson the hard way when it comes to modifying cars. Last year, I installed a new exhaust system, thinking the sound was cool, only to get pulled over by traffic police on the road. They said it was an illegal modification without registration and fined me 1,500 yuan on the spot, deducted 12 points from my license, and ordered me to restore the car to its original condition immediately. Later, I found out that according to traffic laws, unauthorized modifications to the engine, lighting, or suspension can result in fines ranging from 500 to 5,000 yuan, not to mention losing all your points, and in severe cases, your car might even be impounded. My friend had it worse when he changed his rims—his car got towed right away. So, I strongly advise everyone to register any modifications with the vehicle management office beforehand and take the time to check their legality. Otherwise, the consequences of acting on impulse can be huge. Especially with exhaust modifications—they're noisy and pollute the air. Now, I really regret not going through the proper channels.
