Can four children sit in the back seat of a sedan?
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A sedan with a rated capacity of 5 people can only accommodate 3 people in the back seat. Sitting 4 people exceeds the capacity by 20%. For private vehicles, exceeding the rated passenger capacity by more than 20% results in a deduction of 6 points and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. Here is more related information: Article 55 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates the following for motor vehicles: 1. Passenger vehicles on highways must not exceed the rated passenger capacity, except for children exempted from tickets as per regulations. When the passenger capacity is full, the number of exempted children must not exceed 10% of the rated capacity. 2. The cargo compartment of a freight vehicle must not carry passengers. On urban roads, freight vehicles may carry 1 to 5 temporary workers in the cargo compartment if there is a safe space available. When the height of the cargo exceeds the sides of the compartment, no one may ride on top of the cargo. 3. Motorcycles must not carry children under 12 years old on the rear seat, and light motorcycles must not carry any passengers.
I have deep feelings about squeezing four kids into the back seat. From a safety perspective, this absolutely cannot be taken lightly. Car rear seats are typically designed for only two or three passengers. When you force four children in, the space becomes instantly overcrowded, making it impossible for each child to sit properly and drastically reducing comfort. The key issue is child seat installation – most vehicle rear seats only have two ISOFIX anchor points, making it impossible to properly install four child seats in an overloaded situation, leaving children completely unprotected in a collision. Traffic laws also strictly specify maximum passenger capacity per row. Overloading not only results in heavy fines but also penalty points on your license. A friend of mine regretted his decision after a minor accident where children suffered slight injuries due to similar circumstances. Overloading also negatively impacts braking performance and increases accident risks. For children's safety, I strongly recommend strictly adhering to passenger limits, considering splitting the group between vehicles or upgrading to a larger model.
