32.5. Under what condition is it permitted to make changes to the identification numbers and number plates of the body or chassis (frame), engine of a vehicle, as well as their destruction (transfer, attachment, restoration)?
UAЗа якої умови дозволено вносити зміни в ідентифікаційні номери і номерні таблички кузова чи шасі (рами), двигуна транспортного засобу, а також їхнє знищення (перенесення, закріплення, відновлення)?
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This exam question from the Traffic Rules of Ukraine tests knowledge of the regulations that ensure the legal identification of a vehicle and prevent forgery and fraud. The identification numbers of the body, chassis (frame), and engine are key data by which a vehicle is checked during registration actions and inspections, so any interference with them directly affects safety and law and order in the field of road traffic.
According to the content of paragraph 32.3 of the traffic rules, this question belongs to the section that regulates prohibitions and restrictions regarding the technical condition, operation, and interference with the marking of vehicles. The regulation directly states: any actions such as transferring, affixing, restoring, or destroying number plates or identification marks are prohibited unless they are pre-approved by the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This very condition is the criterion for the correct choice in the theoretical exam.
The analysis of the options in the ticket is simple: the statement about the need to coordinate with the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs corresponds to paragraph 32.3 and is therefore correct. The option with the additional requirement to also coordinate actions with the manufacturer is not confirmed by the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, as the regulation only mentions prior approval by the relevant territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Similarly, the option where only the manufacturer's permission is sufficient is incorrect: the traffic rules do not grant the manufacturer the authority to legalize such changes without approval from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Clause 32.3
It is prohibited, including in specialized enterprises engaged in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, to make changes to the identification numbers and number plates of the body or chassis (frame), engine of the vehicle, as well as their destruction (transfer, attachment, restoration, etc.) without prior approval from the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).
This clause explicitly establishes the condition under which any actions with identification numbers/plates (modification, destruction, transfer, restoration, attachment) are possible: only after prior approval from the territorial service centers of the MIA.
That is, the correct answer is "In case of prior approval from the territorial service centers of the MIA," given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, such actions are prohibited without prior approval from the relevant territorial bodies of the MIA.
Identification numbers and number plates of the body, chassis (frame), and engine are key features by which a vehicle is officially identified and verified. That is why any actions with them are considered potentially risky: if a number is damaged, transferred, attached differently, or “restored,” it may become impossible to unequivocally confirm the origin of the vehicle.
Clause 32.3 of the Traffic Rules establishes a general rule: changing these numbers or plates, as well as destroying them or performing actions such as transferring, attaching, or restoring, is prohibited. Importantly, this prohibition applies even in workshops and specialized enterprises, meaning that the mere fact of repair or maintenance does not grant the right to perform such operations without the proper procedure.
The only condition under which such actions may be permissible is directly stated in the same clause: before performing the work, prior approval must be obtained from the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In practice, this applies to situations where, for example, a plate needs to be reinstalled after bodywork repairs, the number area has suffered from corrosion, or there is a need for restoration work affecting the markings. Without approval, such actions will be considered violations, regardless of the reasons and place of the work.
Note: The Traffic Rules do not require or mention the manufacturer's permission for such changes. The requirements clearly specify the authority with which this must be coordinated, and it is specifically the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Therefore, the correct answer is "In case of prior approval from the territorial service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs," since the Traffic Rules allow any changes, transfers, attachments, restorations, or destruction of identification numbers and plates only after prior approval from the relevant territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.