Can a sedan accommodate 6 people?
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No, it cannot. A sedan is limited to seating 5 people, and carrying 6 people would be considered overloading. Overload refers to the actual loading of a transportation vehicle exceeding the maximum allowable limit as specified. For freight transport, overloading typically means the cargo exceeds the loading capacity of the freight vehicle. Below are the penalty points for overloading: 1. 12 points: Operating a commercial passenger vehicle with more than 20% over the approved number of passengers. 2. 6 points: Operating a commercial passenger vehicle with more passengers than approved but less than 20% over, or operating other passenger vehicles with more than 20% over the approved number of passengers. 3. 3 points: Operating passenger vehicles other than commercial passenger vehicles or school buses with more passengers than approved but less than 20% over.
This depends on the vehicle's certification! I've been driving a regular family sedan for ten years, and the vehicle license clearly states a capacity of 5 people - one more counts as overloading. Last year during my aunt's birthday, six relatives insisted on squeezing into my car, and we got pulled over by traffic police halfway, resulting in a 3-point deduction and 200 yuan fine. The worst part was four adults crammed in the back couldn't even fasten seatbelts - people were piling up during turns. If you really need to transport six people, I suggest checking the vehicle's capacity in advance. Nowadays many families switch to 7-seater MPVs like the Odyssey, whose third-row seats can fold down to fit strollers - perfect for two-child families.
