How many points will be deducted for installing a tail box on a motorcycle?
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Installing a tail box on a motorcycle is considered illegal modification and will result in point deductions. There is no unified national standard for the point deduction criteria. Motorcycle modifications are similar to car modifications. Overview: Car modification (Car-modification) refers to altering the external appearance, interior design, and mechanical performance of a vehicle originally produced by the manufacturer, based on the owner's needs. It mainly includes two types: body modification and power modification. Precautions: When modifying a car, special attention must be paid to certain key components. During car modification, it is important to avoid installing excessively large spoilers, enlarging the car's rims, or disregarding safety devices such as bumpers.
I've specifically researched the traffic regulations regarding adding a tail box to a motorcycle. Currently, law enforcement mainly checks whether the modification complies with safety technical standards. As long as the tail box doesn't exceed 20cm beyond the body width, isn't higher than the handlebars, and is securely installed, most regions won't deduct points at all. However, places like Beijing and Shanghai have stricter enforcement - if caught with non-compliant modifications, it may be treated as illegal modification, potentially resulting in 1 point deduction and a 200 yuan fine. I suggest taking photos before installation and filing them with the vehicle management office. Once they update the photo on your vehicle license, you won't have to worry about inspections. Don't cheap out and buy those plastic-clip mounted boxes - they can fly off on bumpy roads and hit vehicles behind you, and you'll definitely get fined if caught with those.
