Is it illegal to install underglow lights on a car?

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LaReese
07/30/25 8:39am
Installing LED underglow lights on a car is considered illegal modification, and traffic police may confiscate the vehicle for mandatory scrapping. However, if you report it to the vehicle management office in advance, it will not be considered illegal. The following are the regulations for car modifications: 1. Permitted modifications: You can modify the body color, engine, fuel type, and frame number, but there are three colors reserved for special vehicles that cannot be used. Replacing the front bumper is considered altering the car's appearance and requires approval before modification. 2. Materials and procedures required for modification application: Fill out the 'Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form,' then submit the 'Identity Proof of the Vehicle Owner and Driver,' 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate,' 'Motor Vehicle Driving License,' and standard photos of the vehicle for modification registration.
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