Can a Private Car Carry 5 People?

[SanMalia]

Check the allowable passenger capacity. For a 5-seater private car carrying 6 people, the penalty is 3 demerit points and a fine of 100 yuan. Below is relevant information about driving private vehicles: 1. Explanation: Driving non-operational vehicles exceeding the approved passenger capacity by less than 20% results in a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 100 yuan; exceeding by more than 20% results in 6 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. 2. Hazards of Overloading: (1) Vehicle overloading severely damages road infrastructure. Since overloaded vehicles far exceed the design load of roads and bridges, it causes road surface damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortens their service life. (2) Overloaded vehicles have increased mass and inertia, leading to longer braking distances and higher risks. Severe overloading can cause tire blowouts, sudden deviation, brake failure, rollovers, etc., due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects vehicle steering performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to loss of steering control.