Is It Legal to Modify Front and Rear Bumpers on a Car?

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ReidLynn
07/29/25 12:45pm
Modifying front and rear bumpers on a car is legal. Here are relevant introductions about front bumpers: 1. Component Function: Car bumpers (anti-collision beams), located in most areas at the front and rear of the vehicle, are designed to prevent damage to the vehicle's safety systems caused by external impacts. They have the capability to reduce injuries to occupants during high-speed collisions and are increasingly designed for pedestrian protection. 2. Origin and Definition: Car bumpers are safety devices that absorb and mitigate external impacts, protecting the front and rear parts of the vehicle body. Twenty years ago, front and rear bumpers of cars were mainly made of metal materials, formed by stamping steel plates over 3mm thick into U-shaped channel steel, with chrome-plated surfaces. They were riveted or welded to the frame longitudinal beams, with a significant gap from the vehicle body, appearing as an additional component.
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