
Modifying the original headlights to demon eyes is illegal. Article 16 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China clearly stipulates: No unit or individual may assemble motor vehicles or alter the registered structure, construction or characteristics of motor vehicles without authorization. Without the permission of the public security traffic management department, modifying the chassis, engine suspension, transmission system, steering system, tires and rims, headlights, body color painting and appearance structure of motor vehicles, as well as technical data of motor vehicles that are inconsistent with the data announced by the competent department of motor vehicle products of the State Council, are all considered modification behaviors. Light modifications must meet the following requirements: 1. No glare: Adjust the light angle to avoid affecting the safe driving of others; the low beam should not be less than 1050 lumens; the high beam should not be less than 1450 lumens. 2. The intensity should not be too high: The light intensity of a moving vehicle should not be less than 100,000 or higher than 10,000. The color temperature should not exceed 6000K to pass the annual inspection without violating the law.

I've personally witnessed someone getting pulled over for installing demon eyes. My friend added blue lights to the headlight rings and was immediately stopped by traffic police at a checkpoint. The regulations are crystal clear - any lighting modifications beyond the factory-installed vehicle lights are illegal. Colored light sources like demon eyes are considered illegal lighting modifications and will absolutely get you checked. I've looked up the new traffic regulations - besides not meeting color requirements, modified headlights often fail to meet penetration and brightness standards. Traffic police can issue fines if they pull you over, deduct points, impose penalties, and demand on-the-spot removal. When modification shops tell you it won't affect your vehicle inspection, they're lying - the lighting detector during inspection will definitely catch it.

A few days ago, the car wash owner told me a case: a customer installed red demon eyes and was chased by traffic police for three blocks at night. Demon eyes may look cool, but in actual use, they can cause blue/green/red light spillage, severely affecting the reflection of traffic signs. Traffic authorities are particularly strict about this—since last year, smart cameras have been used to automatically capture and record illegal light modifications. During crackdowns, even parked cars with demon eyes can get ticketed. If you really like the effect, it's better to choose compliant daytime running lights from reputable manufacturers—at least those can pass vehicle inspections.

Personal experience: Last year, I installed purple demon eyes that lasted for three months. During the day, there was no issue, but at night, I was pulled over twice on the highway. The first time was a warning, and the second time resulted in a 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. The traffic police explained it clearly: All self-installed external light sources are illegal, and the cold light from demon eyes can interfere with the vision of oncoming drivers. Now, whenever I see a car with colored light rings, I know to stay away—80% of these cars also have modified exhausts, and checking one can uncover a series of modification issues. I sincerely advise you not to touch this—the cost of removing the lights was three times more expensive than the modification itself.


