Is it illegal to put advertisements on the car body?
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Putting advertisements on the car body is not illegal as long as it does not exceed 30% of the car body and does not affect safe driving: 1. Unapproved and unregistered car body advertisements are illegal. They become legal only after registration and approval. However, no advertisements are allowed on the front, sides, or rear windshield of the car, as they can easily obstruct the driver's view and affect safe driving; 2. During vehicle inspections, any advertisements on the windshield will be required to be removed; otherwise, the vehicle inspection will not pass. Additionally, spraying or pasting advertisements on the car body must comply with regulations and require approval from the vehicle management department for exterior modifications; 3. Advertisements on the car body are only allowed on the sides of the car, excluding the windows. Advertisements are not permitted on the front and rear windshields, the front hood, or the trunk lid. The advertisement area must not exceed 30% of the car body to be legal.
Oh, as a friend who often modifies cars, I have to say that putting advertisements on the car body isn't necessarily illegal, but it depends on how it's done. According to our country's traffic regulations, if the ads are too extensive and block the windows, rearview mirrors, or turn signals, it's definitely a violation—my neighbor once covered his entire car with ads and ended up getting points deducted and fined 200 yuan. The content of the ads must also be legal, with no false advertising or obscene material, otherwise it violates advertising laws. For commercial ads, it's best to apply for approval from the traffic management department, especially in big cities like Beijing where enforcement is stricter. Personal stickers or small souvenirs are generally fine. The key is to consider safety—don't use highly reflective materials at night that could affect other drivers' visibility. After applying the ads, check from inside the car to ensure you can still see the road clearly. In short, legally placing ads can save money on advertising, but you can't afford to be careless.
