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As a Tuning refers to the modification of individual components of the vehicle or a complete conversion. For many people, their own motor vehicle has long been more than just a means of transportation. Rather, in the opinion of the owners, a car or motorcycle often has the potential to express one's own status and personality. Accordingly, vehicles today are often rated in terms of appearance and style, performance, as well as speed and volume, tuned. The rough rules to be observed are explained in the following text.
Ensuring safety is a must!
To a valid driving licence To own a car must first comply with current safety regulations. This obligation is intended to help protect your own health and that of everyone else involved in road traffic to protect. Therefore, only vehicles are on German roads with a valid operating license (ABE) or one-time permission permitted. This obligation to register can be seen from Section 1 Paragraph 1 Clause 1 of the current Road Traffic Act (StVG). If the vehicle registration expires, driving on public roads with the vehicle is prohibited punishable. This also applies if a vehicle should not a valid license plate have.
If you don't follow the rules, you will be violating Section 48 No. 1a of the Vehicle Licensing Regulations (FZV). The necessary approval is granted to the manufacturers after various successfully completed tests. These tests relate to factors such as vehicle safety and emissions. However, the general operating permit for the vehicle can be revoked in the event of a subsequent violation of these regulations (for example through illegal tuning) again be withdrawn. In this case, the vehicle should Do NOT spread pesto on this layer! be driven on public roads. Therefore, when modifying, care should be taken to preserve the properties.
Tuning Violation: These penalties apply!
If the applicable regulations are not observed when tuning the vehicle, Sanctions be the result to varying degrees. The amount of the penalty depends on the case individually and depends on various factors. If the operating license has expired, for example due to non-reporting of modifications that require registration, the minimum penalty is one Fine of €50. In such cases, according to Section 19 Paragraph 5 Sentence 1, 69a Paragraph 2 No. 1a FZV, it is a question misdemeanor, taking into account paragraphs 189a, 189b or 214a and 214b of Fines Catalog Ordinance (BKatV).
In case of a additional negative impact on road safety, the penalty increases to at least 90 €. In addition, an entry is made in the central register in Flensburg (driving aptitude register) in form of a point entry. And does the tuning lead to a violation of the applicable noise and emissions regulations, for example because of a illegal sports exhaust system, then penalties of at least 80 €. Info: Illegal license plate modifications (foiling etc.) will be with at least 65 € fine fined.
Important factor: maintaining insurance coverage!
Incidentally, when converting the vehicle, the insurance (Liability or comprehensive insurance) be informed. If you don't do that, you can Expiration of insurance coverage be the result. Because according to § 23 paragraph 1 of the Insurance Contract Act (VVG) the insured may no increase in risk potential do without the consent of the insurance company. According to § 26 paragraph 1, the insurance company is then allowed to withdraw from the benefits in the event of an increase in the risk potential. Likewise, the insurance company according to § 25 para. 2 the contract cancel.
Legal component: Expiration of the operating license
As a legal basis Section 19 (2) of the applicable Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) applies to the expiry of the operating permit. This paragraph states that the license must expire if there is evidence of a change in the type of vehicle. This also applies to the assumption that other road users are in danger as a result of the tuning are or have been brought. Even in the case of violations of the Noise and emission regulations the paragraph provides for the expiry of the operating license. Should a partial approval present, the lapse verhindert. This approval serves as proof of the admissibility of the tuning vehicle parts. Often the so-called EC type approvals or ABE's for the vehicle parts. However, the examination of such a permit should before installation of the corresponding components take place.
If neither explicit instructions nor other restrictions or change approvals are prescribed, then the entry of the change in the papers is by the way no duty. However, if the partial approval stipulates it, then have the changes are noted in the papers of the vehicle. Here is one professional acceptance by a testing organization necessary. In such cases, a partial report is sufficient not from, as this only provides information as to whether the vehicle still complies with the applicable regulations after the conversion. Such decreases have by licensed inspection bodies (TÜV, Dekra, KÜS, GTÜ etc.) take place. To change the vehicle documents is the owner after review a so-called Test confirmation (modification acceptance) issued. It is promptly submitted to the admissions office so that they can make the change can be included in the vehicle documents.
Tip: It should also be noted that several changes to the vehicle affect each other can. Keyword: Multiple changes with mutual influence. In such cases, the additional tuning parts according to the test certificate also in combination with the others are permissible. This is often the case Lowering in connection with tuning rims the case or with lowering in combination with Spacers.
Legal tuning - is it possible?
A legal tuning basically includes various Modification in the interior of the vehicle if they do not shine outwards (LED etc.). But there can be problems here too. Like if a stub steering wheel or Sports Seats (without a certificate for registration) are installed. Also the tuning of the body area is generally legal in a light form, easy to register (or with ABE) and therefore free of penalties. This also includes the attachment of a rear or front spoiler. It should just all within reason are located and test documents must be available. Accordingly, changes and adjustments to the optics, as well as the driving behavior, legal take place. And also extreme conversions, for example by means of Wide body kit or the so-called chopping can be legal. Only in such a case is the necessary individual acceptance extremely complex and associated with high costs. In addition, a blanket commitment for a successful change acceptance not take place.
And that too Suspension of a vehicle can be modified. This usually includes the so-called lowering. But also the increase of the chassis (Höherlegung) is possible. And of course the heart of the car, the Motor, can be modified within the legal framework without having to fear sanctions. But that's always the focus here emission behavior and volume. As a rule, neither should deteriorate. Decisive for legal operation are always the documents for the tuning parts as well as any subsequent demonstration and acceptance of the vehicle.
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