How many points are deducted for driving with the trunk not closed?
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Driving with the trunk not closed will result in a deduction of three points. An unsecured trunk is considered a traffic violation. During the operation of a motor vehicle, if the vehicle's doors, including the trunk, are not properly closed, the loaded items can easily fall out, leading to potential hazards. This may cause following vehicles to fail to avoid in time, resulting in accidents. Precautions for the trunk: Heavy items should be stored with caution, and flammable or explosive materials must not be placed inside. Valuables—many drivers tend to store purchased items in the trunk, but this makes them easy targets for thieves, who may break the window to steal these items, leading to greater losses. Perishable food should also be stored carefully. Overloading the trunk with excessively heavy items can negatively impact the vehicle's fuel consumption. Trunk design: A fire extinguisher should be placed in the motor vehicle's trunk for emergency use. Essential tools for changing a spare tire, a warning triangle, and a reflective vest must also be stored. A trunk liner should be installed to effectively maintain the trunk's condition and provide anti-slip functionality. Additionally, regular maintenance of the trunk is necessary during daily vehicle use, including timely cleaning and washing, to ensure its proper functionality and avoid potential issues.
I've always been a car enthusiast and enjoy studying traffic regulations. Regarding driving with an overloaded trunk that can't close properly, I've personally encountered this issue. According to the current 'Administrative Measures for Scoring Road Traffic Safety Violations,' if police find you driving with an unclosed trunk, it's typically classified as 'behavior that obstructs safe driving.' The usual penalty is a direct 2-point deduction on your license, plus a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan. Why? An open trunk risks items being blown out by wind, potentially hitting vehicles or pedestrians behind and causing accidents. I once helped a friend move furniture when my overloaded trunk wouldn't close - I risked driving and got penalized, leaving a mark on my record. My advice: assess loading capacity realistically, unload if necessary or secure items with ropes, and never compromise safety for convenience. The regulation aims to prevent risks, not punish - don't learn the hard way like I did.
Having driven for decades, I'm quite familiar with various violations. Driving with an unsecured trunk lid is mostly considered a safety hazard by police. According to regulations, it falls under obstructing safe driving, with relatively light penalties - typically starting at 2 demerit points and a 50 yuan fine. The fine range is usually 50 to 200 yuan depending on the specific risk level. The safety hazards are significant - an open trunk creates major wind resistance, and falling objects could hit pedestrians or vehicles, potentially causing greater collateral damage. I made this mistake when I was younger - overloaded my trunk and drove without being fined, but it gave me quite a scare. Now I always check that the trunk is securely locked to avoid similar troubles. Accumulating too many demerit points affects your license, so it's best to solve the problem at its source - like carrying less cargo or adjusting how items are distributed.
