How many points are deducted for making phone calls without wearing a seat belt?
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Making phone calls while driving without wearing a seat belt will result in a deduction of 2 points. Below are the specific details: 1. 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 stipulates: "The following behaviors are prohibited while driving a motor vehicle: making or answering handheld phone calls." Violators will be fined and deducted 2 points. 2. Not wearing a seat belt: When driving on urban expressways, if the driver fails to use a seat belt as required, they will be fined and deducted 2 points; when driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, the driver will be fined but no points will be deducted; when driving on highways, the driver will be fined and deducted 2 points for not wearing a seat belt as required.
I've seen many friends suffer consequences for making phone calls without wearing seat belts while driving. According to China's traffic laws, using a handheld phone while driving results in a 2-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine; not wearing a seat belt leads to a 1-point deduction and a fine ranging from 50 to 100 yuan. If you commit both offenses simultaneously, the police will penalize each separately, totaling at least 3 points deducted and fines between 250 to 300 yuan. Accumulating 12 points means you'll have to retake the driving test—what a hassle! But beyond the penalties, the risks worry me more: phone calls distract you, diverting your attention from the road, and not wearing a seat belt leaves your body unprotected in a collision, significantly increasing the likelihood of an accident. I recommend developing good habits: always buckle up before driving, and use Bluetooth headphones or pull over to take calls. Safety is no trivial matter—even a small oversight can lead to irreversible consequences.
