
Carrying three people on a motorcycle results in a 3-point deduction and a fine. This violates the passenger-carrying regulations of traffic laws, which stipulate that motor vehicles cannot carry more passengers than the approved number. For motorcycles, only one passenger is allowed in addition to the driver, and light motorcycles are not permitted to carry any passengers. Motorcycle penalty point violations: Failure to install license plates on a motorcycle as required results in a fine and a 6-point deduction; driving a motorcycle on prohibited roads results in a fine and a 3-point deduction; driving a passenger-carrying motorcycle in a prohibited zone results in a fine and a 3-point deduction; riding a motorcycle without a safety helmet results in a fine and a 2-point deduction; failure to conduct a safety technical inspection within the specified period results in a fine and a 3-point deduction; running a red light on a motorcycle results in a fine and a 6-point deduction; driving a motorcycle in the opposite direction results in a fine and a 3-point deduction. Motorcycle violations incurring 2-point deductions/detention/vehicle seizure/heavy fines: Driving a motorcycle on the road without a valid motorcycle license results in a fine and 15 days of detention; driving a motorcycle that has reached the scrapping standard on the road results in a fine, revocation of the driver's license, and confiscation of the motorcycle; driving a modified motorcycle on the road results in a fine, revocation of the driver's license, and confiscation of the motorcycle; driving an unlicensed motorcycle on the road results in a fine and a 12-point deduction; intentionally covering or damaging a motorcycle license plate results in a fine and a 12-point deduction; forging, altering, or using forged or altered motorcycle license plates results in a fine and 15 days of detention; misusing or borrowing another motorcycle's license plate results in a fine and 15 days of detention; driving a motorcycle while intoxicated results in 15 days of detention, a fine, a 6-month suspension of the driver's license, and a 12-point deduction; refusing to comply with traffic police inspections and fleeing on a motorcycle results in 15 days of detention and a fine.

I've got plenty of experience with carrying passengers on motorcycles. Last time I saw my neighbor taking two friends out, they were stopped by traffic police on the spot - 6 points deducted and a 200 yuan fine. Motorcycle regulations clearly state only one passenger is allowed on the back seat. Carrying three people counts as serious overloading, and nowadays those electronic cameras capture everything crystal clear. The point deduction is actually the lighter part - the real danger is how three people crammed on a bike can easily tip over when turning. My friend once broke bones in such an accident. Carrying just my wife for daily commute is fine, but if you squeeze in more people, getting caught twice means retaking the theoretical exam - simply not worth it.

As a motorcycle taxi driver who frequently takes long-distance trips, I'm well aware of the penalties for overloading. Carrying three people on a motorcycle is considered 100% overcapacity according to traffic regulations, resulting in a 6-point deduction. It's not just about the penalty points—overloading increases braking distance and puts excessive load on tires, making them prone to blowouts. Last month on a mountain road, I saw a young guy speeding with two passengers, and the rear wheel skidded on a curve, sending them into a ditch. We riders must remember that passenger capacity isn't just about fines and points—it's a matter of life and death. A crowded seat can affect handlebar control, especially in rainy conditions, making it even more dangerous.

Nowadays, the crackdown on motorcycle overloading is strict, and carrying three people is a surefire way to take a tumble. The penalty starts with a 6-point deduction on the driver's license, and in severe cases, the vehicle may be impounded. Honestly, when a motorcycle is overloaded, its handling becomes completely distorted, and passengers in the back can sway uncontrollably if they don't hold on tight. I know a delivery guy who, trying to save time, once took two colleagues out to eat together, only for the person in the back to fall off and suffer a concussion. Overloading violations caught on camera leave a record, leading to a significant hike in insurance premiums the following year. Riders should never take chances.


