Is it illegal to replace car bulbs with LED bulbs?
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Replacing car bulbs with LED bulbs is not illegal. The main difference between LED car lights and xenon lights is that xenon lights, due to their high brightness, not only improve visibility at night compared to halogen bulbs but also increase the illumination distance. LED car lights, in addition to their excellent brightness, are also the closest to natural light, matching halogen bulbs in light pattern while offering purer color temperature. Using LED car lights at night can more effectively reduce eye fatigue. LED headlights with luminous intensity below 15,000 candela comply with national standards and are the best choice for annual light inspections. Overall, it is recommended that car owners prioritize upgrading to LED car lights. While replacing car bulbs with LED bulbs is not illegal, modifying car headlights with LED is considered illegal, as per the following regulations: 1. According to China's motor vehicle management regulations, there should be no light sources around the license plate that could affect its recognition. 2. From the purchase of the car, registration of original vehicle information at the vehicle management office, and obtaining the license plate, no modifications are allowed, including adding or removing equipment or altering the appearance. However, car owners can replace original equipment with the same model. 3. Traffic management authorities have specifically addressed the issue of LED light modifications, explicitly prohibiting such alterations.
