How Many Children in a Car Count as Overcrowding?

[MaxFitz]

It depends on how many seats are in the car. Five seats mean only five people can sit, and the same goes for seven or more seats, so it's all about the number of seats. According to the rules, the number of people must match the number of seats—no exceptions. If you're holding a child in your lap, it must be considered overcrowding. If caught by traffic police, you'll be penalized for overloading. Some car owners are confused about the so-called "20% overloading" rule, where a five-seater car with six people would be exactly 20% over, but it's still not considered over the limit, and the percentage is even less for seven-seater cars. In reality, this regulation generally only applies to the operation of buses. Of course, there's an answer to whether children count. Children must always occupy a seat when traveling in a car. Strictly speaking, children must sit in dedicated seats.