Is it illegal to put stickers on a car?
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This depends on the area covered by the stickers. If the stickers cover no more than 30% of the car's surface, or if the car is registered with the vehicle management office after applying the stickers, it is not considered illegal. Stickers that do not meet the above requirements are illegal. Sticker colors: Ordinary cars are prohibited from using colors reserved for special vehicles. According to Chinese law, although vehicle owners can modify the color of their cars, colors such as fire engine red, engineering rescue yellow, and the white-over-blue combination used for national administrative law enforcement are reserved for special vehicles and cannot be used on ordinary cars. Precautions: Car stickers must not affect safe driving, and their content must be healthy and positive. The law states that if the spraying, labeling, or advertising on a vehicle affects safe driving, a fine will be imposed. If the area covered by the stickers is too large (exceeding 30%) and has not been approved by the vehicle management office, causing the car to differ from the photo on the driving license, it is considered an illegal modification and will also result in a fine.
I used to love putting stickers on my car for some personalization. Most of the time, it's fine, but you need to pay attention to the placement and content. For example, putting large stickers on the rear windshield is absolutely not allowed—it blocks the rearview, making it hard to see the traffic behind you while driving, which is a safety hazard. Also, putting stickers on the license plate is outright illegal and will result in fines. In terms of content, funny or anime patterns are generally okay, but advertisements need to be approved. I once saw someone put a large animal sticker on the rear window and got pulled over by the police, even receiving penalty points. On the other hand, I’ve put small stickers on the side of my car for seven or eight years without any issues. Overall, be smart about it and prioritize safety. Don’t forget to clean off old stickers regularly to prevent adhesive damage to the paint. When getting your car serviced, it’s a good idea to ask the mechanic for advice—it’s more reliable.
