How do traffic police handle additional lighting installations?

[VanJanelle]

For the act of modifying the original vehicle headlights, it will be treated as illegal modification of lighting equipment, resulting in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. Additionally, the modified headlights must not be excessively bright. If the headlight beams are too intense, causing the electronic surveillance system to fail to recognize the license plate, it will be penalized as obscuring the license plate with a fine of 200 yuan and 12 demerit points. If you want to modify the headlights without being penalized by traffic police, you only need to meet the following requirements: 1. The modified headlights must be equipped with lenses to avoid glare. 2. The low beam must not be less than 1050 lumens, and the high beam must not be less than 1450 lumens. 3. The color temperature must not exceed 6000K. After meeting the above requirements, not only will you avoid penalties from traffic police, but you can also pass the annual inspection smoothly. However, modifying LED headlights must be done at a professional 4S store, as the lighting system is connected to the vehicle's electrical circuit, and any negligence could lead to serious consequences. Therefore, caution is essential.

[Clyde]

I've been driving a taxi for over 20 years and seen many car owners install those ultra-bright LED lights, thinking they can illuminate farther, only to get into trouble when traffic police check. They usually pull over your car, first inspect the light brightness, and directly issue a fine if it exceeds the standard. The fine is typically between 200 to 1000 yuan, and points are deducted, with 3 points being common. More seriously, they'll require on-the-spot removal of the lights; if not removed, the car will be impounded. My friend installed high-power lights, got fined 500 yuan, and had to spend time removing them. The key issue is that such modifications are unsafe—the dazzling light can cause oncoming vehicles to crash into you, and you'll be fully liable in case of an accident. So, I advise everyone not to modify lights casually. If you really need to, go to a 4S shop to legally install original factory lights—it's safer and hassle-free.

[VincentDella]

I usually study traffic regulations and know that installing illegal lighting is definitely not worth it. When traffic police handle such cases, the first step is to take photos for evidence to confirm the modification. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, fines typically range from 200 to 500 yuan, along with a deduction of 2 or 3 points. In severe cases of disorder, the driving license may even be temporarily confiscated. The process is quick, often completed in just 3 minutes, but the consequences are serious. For example, your annual vehicle inspection might fail, requiring an additional trip to the DMV for a re-inspection. I once helped a friend deal with this—after being fined for installing strobe lights, he had to revert to the original setup, doubling the cost. It's best to adhere to standard lighting regulations and avoid modifying factory-installed lights during daily driving.

[OLondon]

I'm just an ordinary office worker. After buying a car, I installed a colorful light strip for looks, but ended up getting pulled over by traffic police immediately. The process was simple: pulled over for inspection, fined 300 yuan, and ordered to turn off and remove the lights on the spot. Their attitude was stern but fair, explaining that modified lights can easily cause accidents, especially at night. Looking back now, that whole ordeal wasted both time and money. My advice to everyone: don't follow my example - the factory headlights are perfectly adequate.