How many points are deducted for not wearing a seat belt?
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Drivers who do not wear seat belts will be deducted 2 points, while passengers who do not wear seat belts will not be deducted points but will be fined. According to Article 51 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law": When a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers must use seat belts as required, and motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear safety helmets as required. When a car is traveling at high speed and encounters an emergency situation requiring sudden braking, proper use of seat belts can restrain the driver and passengers in their seats, avoiding or reducing collision injuries. To encourage drivers to use seat belts, it is stipulated that if a driver does not wear a seat belt as required while driving on a highway or urban expressway, 2 points will be deducted. The function of a seat belt is to restrain movement and provide cushioning, absorbing impact energy, dissipating inertial force, and preventing or reducing the severity of injuries to drivers and passengers. Car accident investigations show that in the event of a frontal collision, wearing a seat belt can reduce fatalities by 57%, side collisions by 44%, and rollovers by 80%.
I've been driving for twenty years, and the issue of not wearing seat belts resulting in penalty points is quite common. In China, if a driver is caught not wearing a seat belt, they are typically fined 200 yuan and receive 2 penalty points. This regulation is fairly consistent nationwide, with stricter enforcement on highways and urban expressways. I know a few friends who have received tickets for this, and after getting points deducted, they had to go to the traffic police station to handle it—it's such a hassle. Besides the penalty points, it can also affect your annual vehicle inspection and insurance premiums, which might increase by a few dozen yuan. I recommend everyone develop the habit of buckling up as soon as they get in the car; don't think short trips are fine. I've personally experienced how seat belts can really hold you in place during emergency braking. Following traffic rules is no small matter—it's about everyone's safety.
