Is It Illegal to Place Ornaments in the Front of a Car?

[LaAllie]

According to Article 62, Paragraph 2 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": When driving a motor vehicle, it is prohibited to hang or place items within the front and rear windows of the driver's compartment that obstruct the driver's view. Reasons for delays in clearing penalty records: 1. System delays in traffic violation query platforms: Violations go through a series of steps from occurrence, being captured, confirmed, to being published. Similarly, processing penalty points and paying fines also require going through certain procedures. 2. Use of third-party agency services: With the rapid development of smartphones, various apps and public accounts for handling traffic violations have emerged. The time taken to process violations varies depending on the channels used by each agency to clear the violations.

[Larry]

Hey, as an experienced driver, I have to talk about placing ornaments on the dashboard. Actually, whether it's illegal or not depends on the location, but in many places including China, it's prohibited. Traffic safety regulations state that nothing should be placed in the driver's compartment that obstructs vision or affects safety, such as ornaments on the dashboard, which can easily block the view when turning and lead to accidents. Having driven for decades, I've seen several cases where ornaments flew out during sudden braking and injured people. If the police stop you for inspection, the least you'll get is a warning, and at worst, a fine of over a hundred yuan. Safety first—I now keep all decorations in the glove compartment or under the rear window, as long as they don't interfere with driving. Also, a reminder: if there are ornaments on the windshield during the annual vehicle inspection, it won't pass. I suggest everyone check their local traffic regulations, or simply avoid placing those flashy decorations—keeping the car clean and simple is better for driving.

[ChristianMarie]

Haha, back when I was younger, I used to put a lot of little decorations in my car, only to find out later that it might be illegal. A friend of mine was actually fined by the police because he had a small ornament on his windshield. The officer said it could be distracting and might block the view. Now I've learned that the law prohibits anything that obstructs safe driving, and placing decorations too high could result in a fine. Regulations vary by region—some places are more lenient—but the safety risks are real. I've switched to just hanging a small safety charm in my car, placed low where it doesn't obstruct my view. By the way, some drivers put up decorations that are too cute, but during sharp turns, they can easily tumble around. Damaging the car is one thing, but causing injury is a much bigger issue. When driving, keeping your line of sight clear is always the safest bet.

[DelIsabel]

Simply put, placing ornaments in front of the car is illegal, especially in China. Traffic regulations prohibit items in the driver's compartment that obstruct the view. The penalty is usually a fine of 20 to 200 yuan. I emphasize the safety impact: it can reflect strong light or distract attention while moving. It's best not to place them, and placing them lower is safer.