Recent discussions and online trolling regarding potential relaxations in vehicle modification rules in Kerala have raised questions about whether the state government or the Chief Minister can legally grant such exemptions. While safety-enhancing additions like GPS tracking and dash cameras are being encouraged by transport authorities, experts clarify that major aesthetic and structural modifications remain tightly restricted under central laws and safety guidelines.

Key modifications requested by vehicle enthusiasts—such as body stickers, color alterations, loud silencers, and ambient lighting—face severe legal hurdles. For instance, body stickers and bright ambient lights are seen as major distractions for other drivers, while unscientific color alterations pose a security risk by making it difficult for law enforcement to identify vehicles involved in accidents. Similarly, wide protruding tires and unscientific mud flaps pose direct safety hazards to two-wheeler riders.

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Ultimately, the Kerala state government operates under strict limitations set by the Central Motor Vehicles Act and various Supreme Court rulings. Any modification that compromises road safety, alters the manufacturer’s scientific specifications, or disturbs the public cannot be legally approved by the state. Consequently, only minor, non-disruptive safety features are likely to receive official clearance, while major structural alterations will remain prohibited.