Illegal car modifications

FANCY HORNS

Remember that car on the highway which had a horn in the tune of a popular Bollywood song? Well, that's completely illegal under the Rule 119 (2) of the CMVR. The rule does not permit any vehicle to have a multi-tone horn or a horn that is unnecessarily harsh (like a bullhorn or an air horn). The horn of the vehicle should not exceed 115dB. Only police vehicles and ambulances are an exception.

COLOURED BULBS

Thinking of putting a film on the indicators to make your car look cool? Think again! According to the Rule 102 of the CMVR, the indicator bulbs should have amber colour only. Also, the permitted flash rate is between 60-120 flashes per minute. Not more, not less.

EXHAUSTS

Want to fit a loud exhaust to your car? We suggest you pay heed to the following. The aftermarket exhausts should not have a downward angle of more than 30 degrees. The exhaust should not be jutting out of the left side of the vehicle. Also, the exhaust should not be louder than 88dB under the Rule 120 of the CMVR. So if you have been eyeing those loud, race exhausts for your car, make sure it doesn't cross the 88dB limit. Modifying your car is not a problem, but make sure you keep the rules in mind.

DARK TINTED GLASSES

Owing to the rising number of crimes committed in a vehicle with darkly tinted windows, the use of these has been banned by the government under the Rule 100 (2) of the CMVR. Also, the windshield need to be 70 per cent translucent.