Does Not Wearing a Seat Belt Count as One Violation per Capture?
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No, it does not count as one violation per capture; only one penalty is issued. If a driver passes through one monitoring section without wearing a seat belt and continues to do so in the next monitored section, the penalties will not accumulate. For continuous similar traffic violations by the same driver on the same day, only one penalty will be imposed. Below are the relevant details: Regulation: According to Article 51 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China,' drivers and passengers must wear seat belts as required while the vehicle is in motion. Violations will result in corresponding penalties. Penalty: When driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, failure to wear a seat belt as required will result in a fine without point deduction. When driving on highways, failure to wear a seat belt as required will result in a fine and a deduction of 2 points.
I've been driving for over a decade and have seen many fellow drivers fined for seatbelt issues. Regarding the question of whether each instance of not wearing a seatbelt caught on camera counts as a separate violation - that's absolutely correct. Traffic monitoring systems typically record each captured violation as an individual offense. For example, if a camera catches a driver without a seatbelt, it's logged as a standalone violation record. Since the system uses AI-based automatic recognition, even if you pass multiple camera points in one day, each instance will be counted separately, potentially resulting in multiple fines. This design aims to reinforce safety habits - statistics show seatbelt use can reduce traffic fatality risks by up to 50%. Personally, I think traffic enforcement's approach is reasonable. After all, safety is paramount every second on the road. Developing the habit of buckling up immediately when entering a vehicle not only avoids fines but protects yourself. In case of accidents, seatbelts cushion impact and prevent serious injuries. Never consider it a hassle - small precautions accumulate, and safety should always be the bottom line.
