Is Car Modification Legal?

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BryceRose
07/24/25 8:11am
Whether car modification is legal depends mainly on whether the actual color of the vehicle matches the color in the photo registered on the vehicle license, and whether the actual technical specifications of the vehicle align with the factory-set technical parameters. If they do not match, the vehicle will not only fail the annual inspection conducted by the traffic police department but will also be subject to corresponding penalties. After modifying a car, it is necessary to update the vehicle license photo at the local traffic management office. Failure to do so promptly will result in penalties from the traffic police. Some modifications do not require approval from the management authorities and are still considered legal, such as adding car accessories, or changing the car's audio system, steering wheel, or gear shift. Apart from these components, other modifications cannot be made arbitrarily.
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