Do Rear Passengers Need to Wear Seat Belts on Highways?
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Rear passengers must wear seat belts on highways. Under all circumstances, passengers in the back seats of a vehicle are required to buckle up. According to Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, drivers and passengers must use seat belts as stipulated while the vehicle is in motion. As stated above, wearing a seat belt is mandated by law, and failure to do so may result in penalties such as fines or demerit points. Car seat belts are safety devices designed to restrain occupants during collisions, preventing secondary impacts with the steering wheel, dashboard, or other objects, or avoiding ejection from the vehicle, which could lead to severe injuries or fatalities. Seat belts, also referred to as safety harnesses, are a type of occupant restraint system.