How to Make Modified RVs Legal?
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Modifications such as changing the body color of an RV, installing a spare tire rack, adding bumpers, windshields, roof racks, toolboxes, interior decorations, and exterior decorative graphics or text are generally permissible for road use. However, the modifications must not affect the vehicle's driving safety, and the exterior appearance should not be significantly altered, remaining largely consistent with the photo on the vehicle registration certificate. Below are some tips on how to modify your vehicle while avoiding legal risks: 1. Purchase a pre-modified vehicle: If your financial situation allows, buying a pre-modified vehicle is the best option for modification enthusiasts. 2. Choose personalized kits when purchasing the vehicle: Complete all 'underground work' before establishing the vehicle's records, such as changing the rims or adding minor body kits. As long as the modifications are not too exaggerated, they can pass inspection, ensuring the vehicle's initial records reflect its 'modified' lineage. 3. Stealthily upgrade parts that can be defined as 'accessories': High-quality brake discs can effectively reduce braking distance, and carbon fiber exterior parts can significantly reduce vehicle weight. These components, which fall between 'modified parts' and 'upgrade parts,' are difficult to classify, offering some leeway to avoid legal risks. 4. File the modifications within the stipulated time: Although traffic police may not easily determine whether the changes were registered within the required timeframe, it's better to complete the process early to alleviate any concerns. Moreover, the newly issued 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations' stipulate that modification registrations must be completed within one day. 5. Keep the original parts for unforeseen needs.
