Doing ‘this’ modification to the car in the name of becoming a hero will definitely void the RC, know the rules of the RTO

• Increase in car modifications
• These modifications may void the RC
• What are the rules of RTO?

Nowadays many amateur car owners are doing special modifications in their cars. The main objective behind this is to make your car look stylish and cool. This certainly makes their car attractive, however. RTO There are certain procedures, limitations and rules for modifying a vehicle as per the rules of If these rules are not followed and modified in wrong way, it becomes illegal.

What are the rules?

Any major modification to the basic structure of the car is strictly prohibited as per traffic rules in India. As per the strict orders of the Supreme Court of India and the RTO, if the modifications made pose a threat to the strength or safety of the vehicle, the registration (RC) of the vehicle can also be cancelled.

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These modifications are completely legal

Changing the seat covers, installing a new music system or touchscreen and modifying the dashboard are perfectly legal inside the car. Also, the color of the car can be changed, but a written permission from the RTO is required and the new color must be recorded on the RC after the change. It is also legal to install alloy wheels in the car, but they should be of the same size as the options offered by the company.

Apart from this, you can fit small accessories like roof rails, door protectors and visors. It is also suitable to fit an approved CNG kit in a petrol car, but this must be noted in the registration.

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These changes may incur penalties

• It is illegal to remove the company silencer in a car and install a loud aftermarket silencer.
• It is also illegal to put completely black film on car windows. Glass visibility should be at least 50-70%.
• In addition, cutting the roof of a car, altering the chassis or increasing the length and width of the car are all offenses under the law.