Will removing the Brilliance BMW emblem result in a fine?

[Jeff]

Removing the Brilliance BMW emblem is subject to fines and considered illegal. Below is some expanded information about Brilliance Auto. 1. Introduction: Brilliance is a legendary enterprise and a pioneer in establishing a new model for Chinese independent brands. The group is currently involved in various fields including complete vehicles, new energy, and intelligent manufacturing. 2. Subsidiary Brands: It owns three independent brands—Zhonghua, Jinbei, and Huasong—as well as two joint venture brands, Brilliance BMW and Brilliance Renault, covering the full range of passenger and commercial vehicles. Among them, Brilliance Zhonghua, a national brand, along with other domestic car brands like Chery and BYD, has helped establish the reputation of Chinese automotive brands both domestically and internationally, earning a good reputation.

[SanCharlotte]

As someone who frequently helps friends with vehicle inspections, this issue is all too common. Last time, my neighbor bought a new Brilliance BMW 525 and insisted on removing the 'Brilliance' lettering. As a result, the annual inspection got stuck, and in the end, he had to pay 300 yuan to have someone reattach the original factory emblem. Nowadays, traffic regulations are strict, and altering vehicle body emblems falls under the category of illegal modifications. If caught, you will definitely be fined. In our city last year, several cars with removed emblems were caught, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 1 penalty point. The most unfair part is that it also causes trouble when selling the car. A friend of mine was lowballed by a used car dealer by seven or eight thousand yuan because of this. If you really want to appear high-end, it's better to go for the imported version instead of taking this risk.

[SanWalker]

Here's something to remind everyone: removing car emblems might seem like a minor act, but it actually counts as altering vehicle identification features. A tuning shop owner I knew said people come to him every month to restore emblems after being fined. According to Article 16 of the current Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations, unauthorized modification of vehicle characteristics can lead to fines up to 500 yuan. The real hassle is being pulled over and wasting time at processing centers, not to mention potential impacts on commercial insurance claims. Some cities strictly enforce this - my colleague in Shenzhen got caught three times last year, with cumulative fines enough to buy a set of genuine leather seats.

[AlanaLynn]

I witnessed a traffic police officer handling a similar situation during a vehicle inspection. My friend had just pried off the "Brilliance BMW" emblem and was happily driving when he got pulled over. The officer asked him to present the vehicle registration certificate to compare with the actual car's appearance. Upon noticing the missing manufacturer's logo, the officer immediately issued a 200 yuan fine. This falls under illegal modification, where the registered certificate doesn't match the actual vehicle. Nowadays, annual inspections involve high-definition photography, making it impossible to hide restoration marks. Instead of removing emblems, it's better to opt for legal sports packages that enhance appearance while staying compliant.