Is it illegal to change the position lights to ice blue?
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Changing the position lights of a car to blue is considered a traffic violation. According to Article 16 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" issued by the Ministry of Public Security: 1. Small and micro passenger vehicles may install front and rear anti-collision devices. 2. Cargo vehicles may install windshields, water tanks, toolboxes, spare tire racks, etc. 3. Interior decorations of motor vehicles may be added. Relevant information about vehicle lights is as follows: 1. Introduction: Vehicle lights refer to the lamps on the vehicle, which are tools for road illumination during nighttime driving and also serve as signals for various driving conditions. 2. Reversing lights: Reversing lights automatically turn on when the driver shifts into reverse gear. They are white and transparent lights, mainly serving to alert vehicles behind that the car is reversing.
I've researched this before, and honestly, modifying to ice blue position lights is mostly considered illegal. Chinese regulations require position lights to be white or amber, and ice blue falls under the cold light category—traffic police can be strict if they catch you. Someone in our group chat was actually stopped, forced to change it back on the spot, and fined 200 RMB. Plus, annual inspections can be a hurdle, as color modifications often fail compliance. If you're looking for personalization, there are safer and more reliable alternatives, like using designer lamp covers or opting for uniquely shaped white LEDs. These options won't risk a traffic stop ruining your late-night drive mood.
Having repaired cars for over a decade, I'll be honest with you—modifying ice blue lights is risky. Last time when fixing a customer's car, I found he installed ice blue position lights. I measured the color temperature with a ruler—it exceeded 8000K, significantly brighter than the factory 5000K white light, completely non-compliant with China's GB 4785 standard. Nowadays traffic police can easily spot such modifications with scanning devices, not to mention these unauthorized alterations could affect liability determination in accidents. If you really want to modify lights, I suggest starting with daytime running lights. Some OEM-style ice blue DRLs now come with certifications—just make sure to choose ones with E-mark labels to stay compliant.
