How Many Points Are Deducted for Overloading a Car?
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For cars with less than 20% overcapacity, 3 points will be deducted and a fine imposed; for those exceeding 20%, 6 points will be deducted along with a fine. Below is relevant information about the hazards of overloading: Hazards: Research has found that when a vehicle's axle load exceeds the standard load by one time, driving on the highway once is equivalent to a standard vehicle driving on asphalt pavement 256 times or on concrete pavement 65,536 times. Moreover, the larger the vehicle's rated load capacity, the more severe the damage caused by overloading to the road. The maximum single rear axle load monitored in China reached 24 tons. One trip by such a vehicle on a concrete road is equivalent to 1.21 million trips by a standard vehicle. Negative Impacts: Overloading causes significant harm to the healthy development of the transportation market. It leads to market chaos, completely disrupting the basic pricing system of the transportation market. Under normal circumstances, transportation pricing is based on the cubic volume and weight of the cargo, negotiated as a lump sum for the entire vehicle. Overloading also severely pollutes the atmospheric environment.
The other day, I took my buddies out in my compact car and almost overloaded it. Later, I looked it up and found out that overloading a car by more than 20% but less than 50% results in 6 penalty points. For severe overloading, like exceeding 50%, it's an instant 12-point deduction. The fines aren't light either, ranging from 200 to 2000 yuan. Safety is even more critical—overloading reduces braking performance and increases tire pressure, making it easier to lose control during sharp turns. I was lucky nothing happened that time, but now I'm extra careful. I'd rather make an extra trip than cram in too many people. Remember, don't cut corners when it comes to squeezing too many people into the back seats—safety first is the real money-saver. Regularly check your car's load capacity label and be a responsible driver.
As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I've witnessed numerous accidents caused by overloading. The penalty points for passenger vehicle overloading depend on severity: 6 points for exceeding the approved passenger capacity by 20% but less than 50%, and 12 points for reaching or exceeding 50%. Fines typically start at 200 yuan and can go up to 2,000 yuan in serious cases. This isn't just about penalties - overloading increases fuel consumption, accelerates suspension wear, and deteriorates vehicle condition over time. My advice: always check passenger count before driving. Never assume squeezing in one or two extra people is harmless. Only safe driving ensures the joy of free mobility.
