How many points are deducted for driving a modified vehicle on the road?
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Driving a modified vehicle on the road will result in a deduction of 12 points. Hazards of modified vehicles: Illegally modifying road transport vehicles will damage the vehicle's structure and performance, posing safety hazards during driving. It also leads to unfair competition in the road transport market, hindering its healthy and coordinated development, and causing significant harm. Contents of vehicle modification: Unauthorized change of vehicle type or purpose: Refers to unauthorized conversion of passenger vehicles into cargo vehicles, cargo vehicles into passenger vehicles, ordinary cargo vehicles into specialized cargo vehicles, specialized cargo vehicles into ordinary cargo vehicles, sleeper buses into seated buses, or seated buses into sleeper buses. Unauthorized alteration of major vehicle components: Refers to unauthorized replacement of the engine, transmission, front axle, rear axle, or chassis with parts inconsistent with the original model. Unauthorized replacement of the vehicle body or tanker tank. Unauthorized change of vehicle suspension type (changes between air suspension, composite suspension, leaf spring suspension, etc.).
I heard before that driving a modified car on the road can result in quite a few penalty points, usually starting from 6 points, and in severe cases, up to 12 points. It depends on how you modified it. For example, if you just changed the color without reporting it, you might get 3 penalty points plus a fine of around 200 yuan. But if you modified the engine, suspension, or exhaust pipe, which affects driving safety, the police are very strict, and the penalty points will be much higher, and your driver's license may even be revoked. The fines are also heavy, ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan. I have a friend who got into trouble—he modified his car and couldn't wait to show it off on the road, but was caught and got 6 penalty points and a fine of over 800 yuan. Later, he had to spend thousands more out of his own pocket to fix the car. I suggest everyone report modifications to the vehicle management office before making any changes. Safety first—don’t take risks just for temporary excitement.
I never dare to mess with car modifications. Not only do you get severe penalty points, but it also increases the risk of accidents. Generally, if caught with illegal modifications, the police will deduct around 6 points, with a maximum of 12, plus fines ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand yuan. The key issue is that modified parts, like tires or exhaust systems, often lack sufficient strength and can fail easily, making it dangerous when driving at high speeds. I always tell people that factory designs are safe and reliable, whereas modifications void warranties, and you’ll have to pay for repairs yourself if something goes wrong. Penalty points are just a reminder—think about how important safe driving is. It’s better to drive a bit slower than to take risks with modifications.
