Will I Be Fined for Placing Luggage on the Car Roof?
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For vehicles originally equipped with roof racks, the height of the luggage placed on the roof rack must not exceed 0.5 meters, and the total height of the vehicle including the luggage must not exceed 4 meters. This is legal and will not result in a fine. However, exceeding the half-meter limit for luggage is considered illegal. For vehicles not originally equipped with roof racks, unauthorized installation of roof racks is illegal, and drivers may be fined if caught by traffic police during inspections. Below are some maintenance and care tips for roof racks: 1. Do not overload the roof rack; pay attention to the rack's load capacity and the vehicle's actual carrying capacity. 2. Ensure the roof rack is equipped with a lock and key, and always lock it and remove the key during use. 3. Aluminum alloy roof racks do not rust, but they may undergo slow oxidation over time. Rainwater or car wash water containing acidic or alkaline substances can cause some surface erosion, leading to slight discoloration over time, which is a normal phenomenon.