Does a child count as overloading when riding in a car?

[DelSara]

Whether a child counts as overloading when riding in a car depends on different situations: 1. It is considered overloading if the number of passengers exceeds the vehicle's specified limit; 2. It is not considered overloading if the number of passengers does not exceed the vehicle's specified limit. Vehicle overloading refers to the situation where the weight of the cargo or the number of passengers exceeds the approved capacity specified in the vehicle's registration, regardless of whether it involves children. The impacts of overloading include: 1. The load far exceeds the designed bearing capacity of roads and bridges, severely damaging road infrastructure; 2. Increased load leads to greater inertia, resulting in longer braking distances and higher risks; 3. It adds psychological burden and stress to the driver, increasing the likelihood of operational errors and affecting driving safety; 4. Overloaded vehicles cannot travel at normal speeds, occupying lanes for extended periods and directly affecting traffic flow.