Will traffic police intervene if a car has a color-changing film applied?
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If the color-changing film is applied with legal procedures, traffic police will not intervene, but if it is illegal, you may face fines and other issues. According to relevant regulations, if the vehicle's color change exceeds 30%, it must be registered with the vehicle management department, and the driving documents must be updated; otherwise, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection. Below are the precautions for applying color-changing films to cars: 1. The overall color of the full-body film must not exceed three colors. If the car emblem is also recolored, it counts as well. Traffic police will inspect the vehicle if they notice the body color clearly exceeds three colors. 2. Electroplated color-changing films and reflective fabric color-changing films cannot be used to update the vehicle license. However, the newly released laser series of color-changing films can be used to update the driving license. 3. The area of partial film application must not exceed 30% of the entire vehicle's surface. If the area is too large, traffic police can easily notice and may inspect the vehicle, possibly requiring an update to the driving license.
Last time I had my car wrapped with a color-changing film, I specifically checked the relevant regulations. Actually, traffic police will enforce the rules, mainly checking whether you’ve registered the change with the vehicle management office. According to traffic regulations, any change in vehicle color must be registered; otherwise, it’s considered illegal modification. Before applying the film, I visited the vehicle management office with my ID card, vehicle license, and vehicle registration certificate, spending some time to complete the change procedures. After registration, they update the color information in the system, so there’s no trouble during roadside inspections. I’ve heard that failing to register could result in an on-the-spot fine of several hundred yuan or even being forced to remove the film and restore the original color, which would be a huge loss. It’s been several years since I applied the film, and regular inspections haven’t been an issue. I recommend everyone register first before hitting the road—it’s worry-free and legal.
