If a color change film is applied without filing and is discovered, there will be a fine of 200 yuan, but no points will be deducted. According to Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," if the body color is changed without completing the required change registration, the traffic management department of the public security authority will issue a warning or impose a fine of 200 yuan. The vehicle may be impounded, and the owner may be ordered to restore the original body color. To apply for a change in the body color of a motor vehicle, the following documents must be submitted in accordance with the "Road Traffic Safety Law": "Application Form for Change of Registration of Motor Vehicles." Original and photocopy of the identity certificates of the motor vehicle owner and agent. Original motor vehicle registration certificate. Original motor vehicle license. Pay the fine before changing the vehicle color. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, no change registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, filing is necessary, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the color change. Notes on vehicle color change: Before changing the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region permits changing the vehicle color using film. If the region does not support this method, filing cannot be processed after the color change, and the film must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to Article 10 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," owners are no longer required to apply in advance to the vehicle management office. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for change registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration with the local vehicle management office in the following cases: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use or vice versa. Change of the motor vehicle owner's residence in or out of the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and indicator lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from painting, installing, or using patterns, alarms, or indicator lights that are specific to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles.
