Does Having a Child in the Car Count as Overloading?
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If the number of passengers exceeds the vehicle's rated capacity, having a child in the car is considered overloading. Here is relevant information about overloading: 1. The "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that for passenger vehicles exceeding the rated number of passengers, a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed. If the number of passengers exceeds 20% of the rated capacity or if goods are carried in violation of regulations, a fine ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan will be imposed. For freight vehicles exceeding the rated load capacity, a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed. If the load exceeds 30% of the rated capacity or if passengers are carried in violation of regulations, a fine ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan will be imposed. 2. For a five-seat private car, exceeding the rated number of passengers will be treated as a 20% overload. Traffic police authorities will impose a penalty of deducting 6 points from the driver's license. According to the new traffic regulations, for passenger vehicles other than school buses and commercial vehicles, overloading by no more than 20% will result in a deduction of 3 points from the driver's license, while overloading by more than 20% will result in a deduction of 6 points.
