Is an application required for vehicle headlight modifications?
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No. The installation of exterior accessories must ensure they do not harm pedestrians during use and do not exceed a certain proportion of the vehicle's dimensions. Replacing the front bumper is permissible, but modifications such as adding exterior components (e.g., spoilers), raising the chassis to enhance off-road performance are not allowed. Tire modifications: Only original factory tires and rims can be changed; installing sports car tires or significantly larger and wider tires that are clearly unsuitable for the vehicle body is prohibited. Lighting modifications: All parameters of the lighting should strictly comply with relevant national regulations. Adding LED lights or xenon lamp modifications are not permitted. Xenon lamps have an illuminance approximately twice that of sunlight, causing drivers to reflexively close their eyes at night, which could potentially lead to tragic accidents.
When I modified my car lights last time, I paid special attention to the regulations. It's really not allowed to modify car lights privately. According to traffic regulations, car lights are important safety components, and any modifications must be registered. For modifications like xenon or LED lights, you need to bring the product certification and vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office to apply for a change registration. Only after passing the inspection can you proceed with the modification. Otherwise, you won't pass the annual inspection, and if caught by traffic police on the road, you could face a fine of 500 yuan. My neighbor learned this the hard way last year—they modified the lights without registration, got pulled over during a night drive, and not only had to pay a fine but also had to remove the lights on the spot to restore them to the original condition. It was time-consuming, costly, and frustrating.
