Can a 5-seater sedan accommodate 4 adults and 2 children?
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No, children also count towards overloading. Once caught for overloading, penalties will be imposed. Below is expanded information on penalties for various types of motor vehicle overloading: Motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will be penalized with 6 demerit points: Driving commercial passenger vehicles (excluding buses) or school buses carrying passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or driving passenger vehicles carrying passengers exceeding the approved capacity by 20% or more. Motor vehicle drivers committing any of the following violations will be penalized with 3 demerit points: Driving passenger vehicles other than commercial passenger vehicles (excluding buses) or school buses carrying passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%.