Will changing the color of the car logo be penalized?

[AngeloMarie]

The vehicle registration regulations do not have clear provisions on changing the color of the car logo, but only stipulate that the body color cannot be changed privately. Below is relevant information about vehicle registration: According to the "Vehicle Registration Regulations": 1. Applications can be made for the following changes: 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 the vehicle, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa; changing the domicile of the vehicle owner to or from the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. 2. The traffic management department of the public security authority may issue a warning or impose a fine for the following: heavy-duty or medium-duty trucks and their trailers failing to display enlarged license plate numbers at the rear of the body or cargo compartment as required, or the enlarged numbers being unclear; vehicle markings or advertisements affecting safe driving; trucks or trailers failing to install side and rear underride guards or apply reflective markings as required; vehicles failing to undergo safety technical inspections within the specified period; changing the body color, replacing the engine, body, or frame without completing the change registration within the time limit specified in Article 10 of these regulations; failing to complete the transfer registration within the time limit specified in Article 18 after the transfer of vehicle ownership; failing to apply for vehicle re-registration at the domicile vehicle management office within the time limit specified in Article 13 after the vehicle records are transferred out from the original registration office.

[MacBrynlee]

I once met a car owner friend who sprayed his car emblem fluorescent green, only to be pulled over by traffic police on the highway. According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, the car emblem is a vehicle identification feature, and unauthorized color changes constitute illegal modification. Not only can it result in a fine of 200 to 500 yuan, but it also requires mandatory restoration to the original state. That time, I accompanied him to the vehicle management office for re-registration, which took a full two days. In fact, many people don't realize that altering the car emblem can affect the annual inspection pass rate, and if it leads to an accident, the insurance might refuse to pay. Nowadays, there are quite a few modified cars on the road, but it's much more legal to just change the rims or add decals, and the registration process is simpler too—there's really no need to take the risk with the car emblem.

[VonMila]

Once when helping a relative with a vehicle transfer, I stumbled over the issue of emblem color modification. The original silver emblem had been covered with a glossy black film, and the DMV directly refused to process the paperwork. The staff explained clearly: the emblem color has a registered code in the vehicle registration certificate, and self-modification equals tampering with key identification features. Later, at the traffic police station, besides removing the film to restore it, we were fined 300 yuan. I think this was particularly not cost-effective - modifying the color costs just tens of yuan, but restoration plus fines ended up costing hundreds. Now when I see emblem color modification films sold online, I always remind friends not to touch them, as they basically won't pass annual inspections.

[McBrielle]

Last year, I came across a case at an auto repair shop where a young man painted his car emblem red and ended up being caught for three traffic violations. The traffic police system automatically flagged it because the emblem color didn't match the registered details, triggering an alert. Actually, Article 57 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations' clearly states that altering the shape or color of the car emblem is illegal. The usual penalty process starts with a warning, followed by fines if the issue isn't rectified. From my observations, the chances of getting caught for this kind of modification are quite high, especially during annual inspections or ownership transfers. Some young car owners love personalization, but modifying the steering wheel is less risky than altering the emblem—at least it doesn't affect the vehicle's certification information.

[DelTaylor]

During a gathering with friends, we talked about car modifications, and someone asked if painting the car emblem would cause any issues. I immediately advised against it, sharing my cousin's experience: he painted his emblem gold and was denied insurance renewal. The insurance company cited policy terms stating that modifying the car emblem constitutes unauthorized alteration of the vehicle's structure, allowing them to reject claims after accidents. Traffic laws impose strict penalties for such actions, ranging from verbal warnings to point deductions and fines. With upgraded traffic cameras now capable of automatically comparing emblem features, it's even riskier. If you really want to express individuality, consider changing the interior ambient lighting instead—it's completely legal and safe.