What to do if stopped by traffic police within ten days of car color change?
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The procedure for handling traffic police inquiries within ten days of vehicle color modification: 1. The vehicle owner or authorized agent should bring required documents including the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, personal ID, and invoice; 2. Drive the color-modified vehicle to the vehicle management office for inspection procedures; 3. Staff will record the new body color, take new photos, and process registration modification; 4. Then proceed to the service window to obtain a new driving license. Note: Not all color combinations are permitted - prohibited schemes include police car, taxi, fire/ambulance liveries, chrome-plated wraps, and using more than three colors simultaneously.
Oh, I've been through this. Last year, I had my car repainted in bright blue, and within a few days, I was pulled over by traffic police for questioning. I was a bit nervous at the time, but I immediately stayed calm, showed my driver's license and vehicle registration, and explained that the repaint was done less than a week ago and I was preparing the materials to file the modification with the DMV. Seeing my cooperation, the officer reminded me to handle it as soon as possible, or it would be considered an illegal modification. So my advice is: don’t panic in such situations. Explain honestly that you’re within the grace period and provide purchase and repaint receipts to prove it’s within ten days. Contact the DMV immediately to schedule the filing, bring all required documents like your ID and vehicle registration, and usually, it can be done the same day to avoid fines. Modifications themselves are great for personalization, but don’t delay beyond the ten-day deadline, or it could cause issues during annual inspections. Always check local regulations before repainting—good habits make car customization smoother.
