Before you get carried away in the holiday spirit, review these recommendations and prevent the fun from ending in a fine. We tell you!
One of the most anticipated dates of the year has arrived: Halloween. This October 31, the streets, shopping centers and even offices are filled with color, costumes, masks and makeup. Creativity has no limits, and even the cars join the party with fake cobwebs, orange lights and all kinds of terrifying decorations.
However, this trend that is gaining more and more strength could bring you a different scare than ghosts: a traffic fine.
Although he National Traffic Code (Law 769 of 2002) does not prohibit decorating vehicles, it does establish clear limits when decorations interfere with visibility or prevent identification of the car. Simply put, you can dress up your car, but not just any way.
When is it considered a violation?
The rule is clear. If the trim covers the vehicle’s license plate, lights, or glass, it may receive a fine equivalent to eight current legal daily minimum wages (SMLDV). This applies, for example, if you place a cloth or decal over the license plates, cover the headlights, or install items that block the driver’s view.
In accordance with article 131, paragraph B of the Code, It is an offense to drive with the windows or windshield covered. by objects that hinder visibility or when the plates are not legible.
And on a date like Halloween, where decorations abound, a simple detail, such as a cotton spider web or dark vinyl, may be enough to get you penalized.
What you should also avoid
Mobility experts agree that, in addition to temporary decorations, you must have Be careful with permanent modifications. Changing the color of the vehicle, applying large vinyls or installing fixed elements without registering them with the RUNT (Single National Traffic Registry) can also lead to sanctions.
If the car does not look the same as what appears in the official documentsyou could face problems at the time of a review or control.
If you want to join the fever Halloween without taking riskskeep these basic recommendations in mind:
- Do not cover license plates or main lights.
- Avoid objects that reduce the driver’s visibility.
- Use lightweight, removable, easy-to-clean decorations.
- Do not change the original color of the vehicle if it has not been officially registered.
And, of course, avoid using items that could come loose and affect other drivers. Halloween is a time to enjoy, not to get into trouble.
So before you take out the duct tape and fake cobwebs, be sure to do so with caution. Because yes, disguising your car is not a crime, but if you do it wrong, it can cost you dearly. The key is to celebrate with creativity… and respecting the rules.
