The dangers of car modifications

To satisfy momentary egos or thrill-seeking, a segment of today's youth has not hesitated to transform original vehicles into "reckless" stunts. Modifying the exterior, engine structure, braking system, horn, and lights of vehicles is not only a violation of the law but also poses immeasurable dangers, directly affecting the lives of drivers and other road users.

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Recently, in the province, there has been a surge in students and young people arbitrarily modifying the electrical systems of motorcycles under 50cc, such as increasing power, changing the designed speed, removing safety equipment, and installing horns and lights that do not meet regulations. These vehicles, which do not meet safety technical requirements, in the hands of young people with underdeveloped awareness, become tools for expressing their distorted egos. Modified and unsafe vehicles, coupled with the lack of knowledge among young people, become menaces on the streets, directly threatening the lives of other road users and causing a disruption of public order and security in the area.

At approximately 3:30 PM on April 21, 2026, at Km 50+500 on Provincial Road 188, in Vinh Bao village, Chiem Hoa commune, the Chiem Hoa Traffic Police task force spotted a group of teenagers riding motorcycles without helmets. When the officers signaled them to stop for inspection, the individuals refused to comply and sped away. Upon verification, the authorities determined that the driver, born in 2007, did not have a driver's license, was carrying more passengers than permitted, and the vehicle had been modified and did not meet technical requirements.

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In early June 2026, during patrol and inspection activities, the Tan Trao Commune Police and the Son Duong Traffic Police Team continuously detected and handled many cases of junior and senior high school students arbitrarily removing speed limiters, modifying batteries to increase capacity, and altering the structure of electric scooters. According to Captain Vu Hoai Nam, Head of the Commune Police, many parents believe that low-power electric scooters are safer than motorbikes, leading to lax management. However, when a vehicle's electrical system is tampered with, the risk of short circuits, fires, overloads, and malfunctions during operation is always present. In response to this situation, in addition to issuing violation reports, the Tan Trao Commune Police have implemented a coordinated approach involving law enforcement, families, and schools to educate and deter offenders. Simultaneously, the families of the offending students are required to restore the vehicles to their original technical condition.

Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Tuan, Deputy Head of the Traffic Police Department of the Provincial Police, stated that electric vehicles and motorbikes are designed by manufacturers according to technical standards suitable for safe operating speeds. However, in practice, many vehicles have been almost completely modified from their original design by adding batteries, changing the braking system, shock absorbers, wheels, and many other technical parts to increase power and speed. This unauthorized modification to increase speed many times the original design means that core safety systems such as brakes, frame, and tires no longer guarantee stable operation. When traveling at speeds exceeding the permitted limit, even a small mistake or unexpected situation on the road can lead to serious traffic accidents, causing permanent injury or even death to the driver and those around them.

Authorities advise parents to strictly supervise their children and absolutely not allow them to use vehicles that do not meet safety standards or have been modified; deliberate violations may be severely punished according to the law. Students and young people need to consciously raise their awareness, not arbitrarily modify the structure of vehicles, and resolutely say no to groups and videos on social media that instruct on vehicle modification. Upholding the law when participating in traffic is not only the responsibility and duty of every citizen but also a measure of the civilization of the entire society.

Text and photos: Nhat Quang

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