Do Rear Passengers Need to Wear Seat Belts?
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Sitting in the rear seats of a car, passengers are required to wear seat belts. Article 51 of China's "Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates that when a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers must use seat belts as required by regulations. During vehicle operation, if the driver or passengers fail to wear seat belts, it constitutes a violation of the law. Sitting in the rear seats without wearing a seat belt not only seriously endangers the safety of the front-seat occupants but also poses safety risks to oneself. The following are precautions for using seat belts: Regularly check the technical condition of the seat belt; if damaged, replace it immediately. The seat belt should be worn as much as possible across the hips and chest, forming a horizontally placed V-shape over the pelvis and rib cage. It should be used by one person only; sharing between two people is strictly prohibited, and the seat belt should not be twisted during use. When using the seat belt, avoid placing it over hard or fragile objects, such as mobile phones, glasses, or pens in pockets. When the seat is unoccupied, return the seat belt to the retractor and place the buckle in the storage position to prevent it from hitting other objects during emergency braking. Do not tilt the seat back too much, as this may affect the effectiveness of the seat belt. Ensure the buckle is securely fastened to prevent it from coming loose under external force and failing to provide protection.