Is It Illegal to Remove the Seats from a Minivan?

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Removing the seats from a minivan is an illegal act, referred to as unauthorized modification or unauthorized change of vehicle usage. Below are the penalties and consequences of removing minivan seats: 1. Penalties: If caught by traffic police for unauthorized removal of minivan rear seats, you will face a fine of 500 yuan. Additionally, removing the rear seats can lead to the mixing of passengers and cargo, which will also incur corresponding penalties from transportation authorities. 2. Consequences: If you remove the rear seats of a minivan without authorization to transport goods, it is highly likely that overloading the vehicle with goods could cause it to exceed weight limits. This increases the risk of rollovers during turns or emergencies, posing significant safety hazards.