How is overloading a commercial vehicle by one person penalized?

[LeLena]

Driving a commercial passenger vehicle exceeding the approved passenger capacity by more than 20% will result in a 12-point penalty; driving a commercial passenger vehicle exceeding the approved passenger capacity by less than 20%, or driving any other passenger vehicle exceeding the approved passenger capacity by more than 20%, will result in a 6-point penalty. The hazards of overloading are as follows: 1. Vehicle overloading severely damages road infrastructure: Due to the load of overloaded vehicles far exceeding the design capacity of roads and bridges, it leads to pavement damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortens the service life. 2. Vehicle overloading: Increased mass leads to greater inertia, longer braking distances, and higher risks. If severely overloaded, it may cause tire blowouts, sudden deviation, brake failure, rollovers, and other accidents due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects the vehicle's steering performance, making it prone to steering failure and accidents. 3. Drivers operating overloaded vehicles: Often experience increased psychological burden and stress, leading to operational errors, affecting driving safety, and causing traffic accidents.

[JaceMarie]

I've been driving commercial vehicles for over twenty years. Once, I had one extra passenger on board and got pulled over by traffic police for inspection. I was fined 500 yuan and had 6 points deducted from my license—I remember it clearly because the overload increased the vehicle's weight, significantly lengthening the braking distance and raising risks. Later, when the insurance company found out, they raised my premium by 20%. It really wasn't worth it. Carrying one extra person might seem minor, but safety is paramount. I advise everyone not to cut corners—make it a habit to count passengers regularly. If an accident happens, it's hard to shift responsibility, and it could even affect your livelihood.

[GiaLynn]

I remember that time when the taxi was overloaded with an extra passenger, and the driver was fined 600 yuan and had 6 points deducted. Even sitting in the car, I felt uncomfortably cramped. The driver mentioned that overloading could cause the front of the car to lose control and easily skid off the track. The key point is that the fine is quite hefty, and frequent violations could even lead to the revocation of the operating license, resulting in lost business opportunities. It's advisable not to cut corners for convenience when traveling—check traffic apps to understand the legal regulations. Safe driving to protect everyone is our collective responsibility; let's work together to maintain good road conditions and avoid tragedies.

[VonCaroline]

The penalty for overloading one person according to traffic regulations is a fine starting from 500 yuan and 6 demerit points. The reason is simple: an extra person increases vehicle weight, affecting stability and raising the risk of rollover in emergencies. For commercial vehicles, the penalties are more severe, with higher fines, more demerit points, and possible vehicle impoundment. Therefore, I always count the number of passengers before departure to ensure compliance with limits, prioritizing both safety and regulation adherence.

[VonIsaac]

We veteran drivers have all experienced the days when overloading went unchecked. Nowadays, with advanced technology, cameras can instantly identify violations, resulting in fines of 500-2000 yuan and 6 penalty points. I was once fined for carrying just one extra friend—a profound lesson: exceeding weight limits risks brake failure and endangers the whole family's safety. I often advise young people not to follow past bad habits but to honestly abide by the rules to ensure safety.