How many points are deducted for forgetting to fasten the seat belt?
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Driving without fastening the seat belt on ordinary roads will result in a fine; driving without fastening the seat belt on highways or urban expressways will result in a 2-point deduction and a fine. Multiple instances of not fastening the seat belt within a day will be penalized once. The specific details are as follows: According to Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: When a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers shall use seat belts as required, and motorcycle drivers and passengers shall wear safety helmets as required. Article 90: If a motor vehicle driver violates the road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road traffic rules, a warning shall be issued.
A few days ago, I was driving to the airport to pick someone up when I got pulled over by the police for not wearing a seatbelt. They immediately deducted 2 points from my license and fined me 200 yuan. It was really embarrassing at the time. The point deduction system is mainly for driving safety—if an accident happens on the highway, not wearing a seatbelt can cause serious injuries as people might be thrown out of the vehicle. I suggest everyone develop the habit of buckling up as soon as they get in the car. Don’t be lazy like I was and end up paying the price. Passengers in the front seat and back seats should also buckle up. Some cities enforce strict checks and even penalize those in the back seats. Safety always comes first—nothing is more important than that.
