How many points are deducted for driving without a seatbelt and making phone calls?
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Driving without a seatbelt and making phone calls will result in a deduction of 2 points. Below are the specific details: 1. Making phone calls: Article 62 (3) of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" clearly states: "The following acts are prohibited while driving a motor vehicle: making or answering handheld phone calls." Violators will be fined 200 yuan and deducted 2 points. 2. Not wearing a seatbelt: When driving on urban expressways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, they will be fined 50 yuan and deducted 2 points; when driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, they will be fined 50 yuan without point deduction; when driving on highways, if the driver does not use the seatbelt as required, they will be fined 50 yuan and deducted 2 points.
Not wearing a seatbelt while driving and making phone calls simultaneously are two traffic violations. According to traffic regulations, each offense carries a penalty of 2 points, potentially adding up to 4 points deducted, along with a fine of several hundred yuan. I’ve had a similar experience before—once caught by traffic police, I not only lost points but also paid a fine, which I deeply regretted afterward. In fact, such behavior is highly risky: distracted driving can easily lead to accidents, and not wearing a seatbelt can worsen injuries in a collision. I advise friends to buckle up as soon as they get in the car and switch to hands-free calls or pull over to make calls, avoiding small losses for greater risks. Cultivating safe habits starts in daily life—avoiding violations not only protects yourself and others but also ensures focus while driving, minimizing distractions. Once good habits are formed, driving becomes more effortless, and you won’t have to worry about losing all your points and affecting your driver’s license.
