Is Installing a Roof Rack on a Car Illegal?

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Duarte
07/29/25 9:43pm
Installing a roof rack is not illegal. Here is an introduction to roof racks: 1. Position of the roof rack: The roof rack is installed on the top of the vehicle body and is used to safely and conveniently secure luggage support racks or components. It is generally used for hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs, and other vehicle types. 2. Application of the roof rack: In addition to its decorative and aesthetic functions, the roof rack can also carry items that cannot be placed in the trunk, such as large luggage, bicycles, folding beds, etc. 3. Most commonly used for: Roof racks are most commonly used for self-driving trips, paired with roof boxes or roof baskets to carry travel luggage, thereby increasing the interior space of the vehicle. 4. Precautions: While installing a roof rack is not illegal, it is important to note that for passenger cars, the height of the cargo on the roof rack must not exceed 0.5 meters from the top of the vehicle and must not exceed 4 meters from the ground.
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