Does a Toddler Count as Overloading?

[LaStella]

Yes, toddlers count as overloading. Passenger vehicles calculate overloading based on the number of "heads," meaning even an infant occupies one passenger slot. Here are the details: 1. In fatal accidents: Whether adult or child, traffic police will include them in the fatality count. Similarly, the permitted passenger capacity listed on a vehicle's registration does not differentiate between adults and children. 2. From a legal perspective: The Road Traffic Safety Law does not specify height, weight, or age (adult vs. child) for vehicle passengers—only the quantity is regulated. Therefore, carrying extra children also constitutes overloading. Additional regulations: 1. Road passenger vehicles must not exceed the permitted passenger capacity: Except for children exempt from tickets under regulations, exempt children cannot exceed 10% of the permitted capacity when the vehicle is full. 2. Cargo trucks must not carry passengers in the cargo area: On urban roads, freight vehicles may carry 1 to 5 temporary workers in the cargo area if safety conditions are met. When cargo height exceeds the sides of the cargo area, no one may ride on the cargo. 3. Motorcycles must not carry children under 12 on the rear seat: Light motorcycles are not allowed to carry passengers.