How many points are deducted for carrying a passenger on a motorcycle on the highway?
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Two-wheeled motorcycles carrying passengers on highways will be fined and deducted 2 points. Article 83 of China's "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: The cargo compartment of trucks driving on highways shall not carry passengers. Two-wheeled motorcycles are not allowed to carry passengers when driving on highways. The law permits motorcycles to enter highways but imposes certain restrictions, as outlined below: 1. Speed limit: Article 78 of China's "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: The maximum speed of small passenger vehicles on highways shall not exceed 120 kilometers per hour, other motor vehicles shall not exceed 100 kilometers per hour, and motorcycles shall not exceed 80 kilometers per hour. 2. Passenger restrictions: Article 83 of China's "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law" stipulates: The cargo compartment of trucks driving on highways shall not carry passengers. Two-wheeled motorcycles are not allowed to carry passengers when driving on highways.
I have plenty of experience with this issue. Last time I rode my motorcycle on the highway with a friend, only to be stopped by traffic police and learn that carrying a passenger on a motorcycle on the highway is punishable. According to the latest regulations, carrying a passenger on a motorcycle while riding on the highway is a violation, typically resulting in a 1-point deduction and a 200 yuan fine. Pay special attention to regional differences—places like Zhejiang have stricter enforcement and may impose additional penalties. Honestly, safety is the top priority; highway speeds are fast, and carrying a passenger is too risky. That last experience taught me a lesson—now I’d rather have my friend drive separately than risk taking a passenger on the highway.
