Is Adding a Rear Spoiler Legal?
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Adding a rear spoiler to a car is legal. The following vehicle modifications are not considered illegal: 1. Rear spoiler modification: When modifying a rear spoiler, the car owner must file a record with the vehicle management office in advance. After the modification is completed, the vehicle must be photographed again to update the photo on the vehicle registration certificate. 2. Vehicle body color: The body color can be changed, but within 10 days, the owner must go to the vehicle management office to take new photos and apply for a change of registration. Some color schemes used by law enforcement vehicles are not allowed to be modified. 3. Partial repainting: If the change in body color is within 30% of the total area, there is no need to go to the vehicle management office to change the registration or update the vehicle registration certificate. Additionally, wheels can be modified, but the size must remain the same as the original vehicle. The color or appearance can be changed freely, and there is no need to register the changes.
I've been researching car modifications for a while and noticed many people asking about the legality of installing rear wings. In China, this indeed requires caution. According to traffic regulations like the Road Traffic Safety Law, any modifications altering a vehicle's appearance or safety structure may violate rules - rear wings fall precisely into this category. Big cities enforce strictly while smaller areas are more lenient, but the principle remains: you must get approval from the vehicle management office before driving modified cars. Without declaration, if caught by traffic police, penalties range from fines and demerit points to mandatory removal and vehicle impoundment. Annual inspections pose another hurdle - unregistered wing modifications will certainly fail, forcing you to spend money reinstalling original parts. Insurance complications may arise too, as companies might deny claims for accidents involving unauthorized modifications. Don't assume small wings are safe either - oversized wings or those protruding beyond the car's original silhouette are more likely to be deemed illegal. My advice: if determined to install, first check local regulations online or consult the vehicle management office directly. Don't take risks. Safety comes first - modifications should improve your car, not trade style for potential hazards.
