What are the regulations for private car body stickers?
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Body stickers are allowed, but relevant regulations must be followed. Article 13 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: "Spraying or pasting logos or body advertisements on motor vehicles shall not affect safe driving." Traffic police departments cannot determine whether some personalized car stickers affect driving safety, making it difficult to investigate and penalize. However, traffic police departments remind that: car stickers with advertising purposes are not allowed, and humorous or teasing stickers should not affect others' driving. The area of car stickers must not exceed 30% of the body area; exceeding this requires approval. If the car sticker area exceeds 30% without approval from the public security traffic management department, it will be fined as illegal modification. Stickers placed on windows or other positions that obviously obstruct vision or cover the license plate will be penalized by traffic police. Stickers that are too frivolous, provocative, convey violence and bloodshed, disregard social norms and moral bottom lines, or are vulgar should be avoided.
The rules for car decals mainly involve legal and safety considerations. When I drive, I always pay attention to the traffic laws, which state that no decals can be placed on the windshield or front side windows, as this can obstruct visibility and make driving dangerously unclear. The license plate area must never be covered either—getting caught by the police could result in fines or even penalty points. There are also regulations on the size of decals; generally, they shouldn’t cover more than one-third of the car’s body, or you might be pulled over in some areas. I once saw a friend get fined for putting up a huge advertisement. Content is crucial too—illegal or inappropriate images can land you in trouble. Before applying any decals, it’s best to check local regulations to ensure the placement is appropriate, doesn’t obstruct vision, and complies with the law to avoid regrets later.
