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.
As a veteran truck driver with 30 years of experience, I strongly advise you to address the emblem issue promptly. The regulations clearly state that 'failure to display vehicle license plates or incomplete identification' is subject to fines. While most traffic police may give a verbal warning for naturally fallen emblems, you could face a ticket if encountering a strict officer. Last month, our fleet driver Xiao Wang received a 200-yuan fine simply because his Dongfeng emblem fell off and wasn't replaced in time. Annual inspections are even stricter - vehicles without emblems will be directly rejected. My suggestion: First, purchase an original emblem for 20 yuan at an auto parts market and secure it firmly with 3M adhesive tape. Don't risk major consequences for minor savings - safe and legal road compliance is paramount.
Is a fallen car emblem considered illegal modification? Not a violation but illegal! Article 11 of the Road Traffic Law stipulates that vehicles must maintain complete identification marks. In actual cases: Mr. Zhang in Beijing was fined 200 yuan for his Volkswagen emblem falling off; Ms. Li in Guangzhou failed her annual inspection for the same reason. However, traffic police usually give a warning first, especially for natural detachment. Two key points to consider: whether the detachment marks are natural; and whether timely remedial action was taken. A three-step solution is recommended: purchase a matching emblem online → thoroughly clean residual adhesive → press for 30 seconds to adhere. The entire process takes just ten minutes, which is better than living in constant fear.
