What Kind of Car that is Considered Illegal? 2025 Edition

What Kind of Car that is Considered Illegal?

When it comes to illegal cars, many people have probably encountered them while driving. Some cars look incomplete, some are so old that you can’t help but wonder why they’re still running, even though they don’t seem to pass the legal standards. This not only makes you feel unsafe, but also the owner of that car and other road users.

On the other hand, some cars that look normal and have nothing suspicious at all may be illegal cars. In this article, Motorist has compiled a list of what cars are illegal. If you’re ready, let’s take a look!

1. Unregistered cars / No license plate / Concealed license plate

Unregistered cars are illegal. Many car owners use cars without license plates, use fake license plates, or use objects to cover the license plate, such as hanging dolls to cover it, gilding the license plate number, which is illegal. These people may think it is a minor matter, but in fact it is a big deal because

• If an accident occurs or other illegal acts are committed, the car will not be tracked. In the case of a lost license plate, replace the front license plate with the back and apply for a new license plate as soon as possible.
• It can be dangerous to others because most unregistered cars do not receive regular vehicle inspections, so we will never know whether the car is ready for use or not.

2. Cars that are not ready for use

Many people have probably encountered cars that are loud, have strange car modifications, or emit black smoke everywhere. These cars are considered cars that are not ready for use because they have not been properly maintained. Some cars have parts that have passed their useful life, but the car owners still insist on using them. This is considered a form of illegal activity because in addition to being a problem for themselves, it is also a problem for other road users.

3. Cars that are illegally modified

Some cars have modified the sound system until it is loud, or have headlights that are brighter than the standard, which may cause other drivers to lose their vision. Some people also add to the body of their car, raise it higher or lower it beyond the standard, or put on overhanging wheels or flared wheel arches. In addition to the personal preferences of the car owners, this also has a negative effect on driving.

4. Cars without Compulsory Insurance

The law requires all cars to have Compulsory Insurance, which is a mandatory insurance that is intended to protect those who have been damaged by accidents caused by that car, whether it is the driver or an outsider. Cars without Compulsory Insurance are considered illegal. In addition to not being covered, they will also be fined and unable to renew their tax.

For voluntary car insurance, the literal meaning is that anyone can do it or not. It is not against the law. If there is a serious accident that results in injuries and deaths and we are at fault, at least the car insurance will pay the bail money. If we have to be held civilly liable, the car insurance will still pay the compensation. However, it depends on the conditions of each type of car insurance.

If you have never purchased car insurance before and are currently looking for the best policy to choose, let Motorist help you!

• Register at https://www.motorist.co.th/car-insurance
• An agent will contact you as soon as possible to inquire about your coverage needs and desired premium.
• The agent will then present insurance policies that match your requirements. If you are not satisfied with the offer, you can reject it without any obligations or costs.

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