Is Car Sticker Decoration Illegal?
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Car sticker decoration is not illegal as long as the area covered does not exceed 30%. However, car sticker decorations need to be registered at the vehicle management office. The following precautions should be noted for car stickers: Car stickers must not affect safe driving. According to Chinese laws and regulations, if the spraying, labeling, or body advertisements on a motor vehicle affect safe driving, a fine will be imposed. Car stickers cannot use the special colors designated for specific vehicles. The law stipulates that although vehicle owners can modify the body color, special colors such as fire engine red, engineering rescue yellow, and the upper white and lower blue combination for national administrative law enforcement are reserved for specific vehicles and cannot be used on ordinary vehicles. The area covered by body stickers must not exceed 30% of the total body area. If it exceeds this limit, approval is required. If the area covered by body stickers is too large, exceeding 30% without approval from the public security traffic management department, it will result in inconsistency between the vehicle and the driver's license photo, constituting illegal vehicle modification, and a fine will be imposed.
I know this is a pretty common question. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, whether car decals are illegal mainly depends on their placement and coverage area. If they are applied to windows, such as the front windshield or side windows, and obstruct the driver's view by more than 30%, then it's illegal because it increases the risk of accidents. If the decal patterns resemble police cars or special vehicle markings, altering the vehicle's appearance and affecting identification, the police may issue a ticket, usually involving penalty points and a fine. Applying decals to rearview mirrors or light areas is also not allowed, as it interferes with safety devices. I've researched many cases myself and recommend that before applying decals, you measure the remaining transparent area of the window with a ruler to ensure it's more than 70%, thus avoiding illegality. Additionally, body decals are relatively more lenient, but large-area coverage that affects the recognition of the vehicle identification number is prohibited. In short, don’t let small things cause big trouble—checking before applying is the safest approach.
