Will I be fined if the car emblem falls off?
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Removing the car emblem is considered illegal in China. National regulations stipulate that the trademark or brand of a motor vehicle must not be altered. If this occurs, a fine may be imposed. Additional information: According to the "Technical Requirements for the Safety Operation of Motor Vehicles," a motor vehicle must have at least one permanently affixed trademark or manufacturer's emblem on the front exterior surface, clearly visible. The emblem's attachment, position, and type must comply with regulations. A missing emblem will result in a discrepancy with the vehicle brand registered with the vehicle management department, leading to failure during the annual inspection. Moreover, it may complicate the handling of any traffic accidents that occur.
I totally get this! Last time the emblem on the rear of my car was pried off by some mischievous kid, and my friend said I might get fined. I specifically went to ask a traffic officer, who clearly stated: In principle, a missing emblem counts as incomplete vehicle identification, and according to regulations, you could indeed be fined 200 yuan. However, in reality, as long as it wasn't intentionally removed or covered up, traffic police generally won't stop you specifically for it. But beware of two pitfalls: first, modified cars that intentionally remove emblems will definitely be fined; second, you definitely won't pass the annual inspection, so you must buy an original emblem and stick it on beforehand. You can get it done online for just over ten yuan—don't wait until you're fined to regret it.
