Do Rear Passengers Need to Wear Seat Belts on Highways?

[DeCayden]

Rear passengers in vehicles on highways are required to wear seat belts. A detailed analysis is as follows: 1. Consequences of Not Wearing Seat Belts: Sitting in the rear seat without wearing a seat belt not only seriously endangers the lives of the front-row drivers and passengers but also poses safety risks to oneself. In the event of a vehicle accident, without the protection of a seat belt, rear passengers may directly impact the front seat backs, causing injuries to the nose, arms, neck, etc.; 2. Legal Basis: Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates that when a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers must use seat belts as required. Accordingly, during vehicle operation, failure to wear seat belts by drivers or passengers constitutes a violation of the law; 3. Psychological Reliance of Many People on Not Wearing Seat Belts in the Rear Seat May Be: Seat belts are meant to prevent being ejected from the vehicle. The rear compartment is more enclosed than the front, and even in the event of a collision with the vehicle ahead, the front seats provide a barrier, making it much safer.