How many points are deducted for not wearing a seatbelt on the highway?
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Not wearing a seatbelt on the highway deducts 2 points. Legal provisions: According to Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, drivers and passengers must use seatbelts as required. When driving on the highway, if the driver fails to use the seatbelt as required, 2 points will be deducted. Point deduction for road traffic safety violations: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drunk driving deducts 12 points. Falsifying license plates deducts 12 points. Reversing, driving against traffic, or making U-turns on the highway deducts 12 points. Occupying the emergency lane on highways or urban expressways deducts 6 points. Using deceptive means to reapply for a driver's license deducts 6 points. Violating prohibitory signs or markings deducts 3 points.
I've been driving on highways for over 30 years and never take seat belts lightly. If you don't wear a seat belt, you'll get 2 penalty points and a fine of around 200 yuan. This regulation is very reasonable - with average speeds exceeding 100 km/h on highways, seat belts can save lives in case of accidents. I've seen too many drivers skip wearing them for convenience, only to regret it when caught during inspections. Developing good habits is crucial - buckling up as naturally as checking tires every time you get in the car. Penalty points are just the surface; safety is what truly matters. Don't let momentary laziness lead to disaster.
