Most recently, the South Korean automaker kia caused a stir with its new design. That was also the case Brand logo was completely changed. That led to fans of the brand for confusion and also rejection. Many a person quickly had the wish to have the new logo to get rid of.
But also for example tuner like to tape off brand emblems because they don’t get into them overall aesthetic concept fit. This is called “cleaning”. However, the question inevitably arises: May I just remove the mark? Because it could be that this is the case, for example identification service Found is not permitted – or due to certain copyrights. As a homeowner, you are often restricted because you can see the work of the architects must not “destroy”.
Simply remove the brand emblem – “cleaning” is punishable here
In Austria it is actually the case that brand emblems cannot be removed so easily. “The name or brand of the producer and the chassis number must fully visible and constantly well readable and written indelibly or reliably attached”, quotes the Munich Mercury the legal position in the neighboring country. In fact, in 2018 a Viennese had enough 60 euros penalty pay for removing the logo on his Smart.
In Germany, such penalties for “Cleanimg” usually have to be paid not fear. At least according to that Mercury no case known in which this Lack of the brand emblem would result in a fine. Police officers make a note of one fine notice nevertheless usually the make of the car, but that is no longer of further importance. On the other hand, it has to license plate always be clearly legible and must not be covered or even covered dismantled will.
But it could be problematic if you other brand emblem mounted on his vehicle – for example, when you leave the Fiat a Ferrari power. This is particularly relevant for the tuning scene, which usually includes others visual changes does on a car. The converted car looks a different model too similarindeed one can injury of copyright present.
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