Will the Traffic Police Check Cars with Color Films?
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Although changing the color of a car with films is legal, if the area of color change is too large, it may be checked by traffic police. This is because the law requires that if the color change exceeds 30% of the car's body area, it must be registered. If the color change is not registered as required, the traffic management department of the public security organ will issue a warning or impose a fine of up to 200 yuan. The specific details about car color films are as follows: 1. The overall color of the entire car film must not exceed three colors. (If the car logo is also covered with color, although the area is small, it is also included.) 2. Electroplated series color films and all reflective fabric color films are not allowed. 3. The newly released laser series color films can be used.
According to regulations, applying car color films may be checked by traffic police because the vehicle's appearance cannot be altered arbitrarily. I've seen many friends apply films—if the color is too dark or too reflective, with a light transmittance below 70%, it violates the rules. You must first file a report at the vehicle management office and submit film samples for testing. Otherwise, during roadside checks, traffic police may stop you and measure the light transmittance with a device. If discrepancies are found, you could face a fine of up to 200 yuan and be ordered to remove the film. Enforcement varies by city, with stricter measures in larger cities. It's advisable to choose certified films and consult traffic authorities before application—don’t cut corners to save money or effort, as it may lead to trouble on the road. In terms of safety, only legal films ensure proper nighttime visibility.
