How many points are deducted for motorcycle overloading with passengers?
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Motorcycle overloading with passengers results in a deduction of 6 or 12 points, and the penalty is based on the passenger vehicle overloading regulations. Legal requirements for carrying passengers on motorcycles: Motorcycles with an engine displacement greater than 50CC can legally carry passengers. Precautions for carrying passengers on motorcycles: Before departure, check the motorcycle's condition, including the headlights, turn signals, horn, handlebars, etc.; wearing helmets and protective gear is legally required, and choose brightly colored clothing; obey traffic rules, avoid racing with cars, drive safely according to traffic laws, and yield to pedestrians. Do not follow too closely; maintain an appropriate distance behind the right rear corner of the vehicle in front. When overtaking, pass from the left side of the vehicle ahead; avoid overtaking from the right or between two parallel vehicles.
Last time I took a few buddies out for a ride on my motorcycle, and we squeezed four people onto the bike. We got pulled over by the traffic police, who said the motorcycle was overloaded. According to the rules, I got 3 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. I was really stunned—I hadn’t paid much attention to this before, and now my license points are almost gone. Upon reflection, motorcycles are only allowed to carry one passenger; even one extra counts as a violation. This issue isn’t just about losing points—it’s also extremely dangerous: an unbalanced load can easily cause the bike to tip over, and braking becomes slower, increasing the risk of accidents. I suggest fellow riders share more experiences in group chats and regularly check traffic apps to monitor their points. Safe riding is more important than anything else—don’t cut corners and make the same mistake. Get into the habit of counting passengers before setting off.
