What is the Definition of Illegal Vehicle Modification?
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It refers to modifications made to a vehicle's appearance, power system, transmission system, or braking system that exceed the original design load capacity and functions, which are not permitted by national laws or approved by the manufacturer. This includes the replacement of key components, which is considered illegal vehicle modification. Article 16, Item 1 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulates that no unit or individual may assemble motor vehicles or alter the registered structure, construction, or characteristics of motor vehicles without authorization. Unauthorized modifications to the chassis, engine, suspension, transmission system, steering system, tires and rims, lights, body color painting, and exterior structure of a motor vehicle without the approval of the public security traffic management department, as well as any technical data of the motor vehicle that does not match the data announced by the competent department of motor vehicle products under the State Council, are considered modification acts. According to Article 10 of the 'Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles (Order No. 124 of the Ministry of Public Security)', if a registered motor vehicle falls under any of the following circumstances, the owner shall apply to the vehicle management office at the place of registration for modification registration: Changing the body color; replacing the engine; replacing the body or frame; replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues; changing the use nature of a commercial motor vehicle to non-commercial or vice versa; or the owner's residence moving out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office.
