Is It Illegal to Remove the Car Emblem?

[StJames]

Removing the original car emblem is considered an illegal modification. Below is relevant information about car modifications: 1. Modifications within the permitted scope: Modifications such as body color, engine, fuel type, and chassis number can only be carried out after the driver submits an application and obtains approval from the traffic management department. 2. No unauthorized assembly or modifications: No individual or organization is allowed to assemble vehicles or alter the registered structure, construction, or features of a vehicle without authorization. 3. Modifications require permission from traffic authorities: Unauthorized modifications to the vehicle's chassis, engine, suspension, transmission system, steering system, tires and rims, lights, body color painting, and exterior structure, as well as any technical data that does not match the data announced by the State Council's vehicle product administration department, are considered illegal modifications.

[Mckenzie]

I once considered changing the emblem on my beloved car and specifically consulted a friend at the vehicle management office. It turns out this is actually illegal! According to Article 16 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, unauthorized modification of a motor vehicle's characteristics constitutes illegal alteration. The car emblem is not just a brand identifier but also a crucial mark for vehicle identification. Last year, my neighbor removed the original emblem and stuck on a sports car logo, only to fail the annual inspection directly. In the end, he was fined 200 yuan and had to reattach the original factory emblem. If you really want to personalize your car, it's recommended to choose sport kits provided by the manufacturer or legally compliant color-changing films, but never touch the emblem!

[BrandonAnn]

It depends. For regular family cars, removing the manufacturer's emblem technically violates the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations'. The emblem serves as the vehicle's identification – unauthorized modifications can affect traffic police recognition and annual inspection compliance. However, in practice, many owners remove lettering and apply custom decals without penalty. But don't push your luck by swapping emblems with luxury brands – I've seen someone replace a domestic car's badge with a Porsche logo, resulting not only in insurance denial after a scrape but also a 500-yuan fine. The safest approach is keeping it stock. If you want personalization, consider wraps or alloy wheel upgrades instead.

[StCora]

A traffic police friend clearly told me: It's illegal! The car emblem is like the ID photo of a vehicle. Last year in Chongqing, someone changed their BMW emblem to a pink cartoon pig and was ordered to restore it to its original state and fined. What's more troublesome is that if an accident occurs, the insurance company may refuse to compensate on the grounds of 'illegal modification'. Some car enthusiasts thought it was fine to remove their emblems, but during the annual inspection, even though their headlight brightness and exhaust passed, they got stuck due to the missing emblem. Now, new car registrations require close-up photos of the emblem to be taken, as the registered emblem is equivalent to a legal identity marker.