How Many Points Are Deducted for Overloading a Private Car?
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For private cars with less than 20% overloading, 3 points will be deducted along with a fine; for overloading exceeding 20%, 6 points will be deducted along with a fine. Generally, the passenger limit for private cars is only 5 people, so carrying just one extra person results in a 20% overloading rate, making it easy to incur heavy penalties if not careful. According to the driving license point deduction regulations: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 12 points will be deducted at once: driving a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by more than 20%. If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, 6 points will be deducted at once: driving a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or driving other passenger vehicles with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by more than 20%; driving a truck with cargo exceeding the approved load capacity by more than 30% or carrying passengers in violation of regulations.
Hey, overloading private cars is something to really pay attention to. I've studied the traffic rules, and generally, it results in a deduction of 6 points from your driver's license. For example, if a car is approved to carry 5 people and you have 6 or more, it's considered overloading. If the police catch you, they'll penalize you on the spot. It's not just about losing points; there's also a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan. I remember once on a trip, a friend's car was packed with 7 people, and they got heavily fined. Overloading makes driving particularly unstable and increases the risk of accidents when turning. My advice is to always check the approved passenger capacity label on the car door before driving and not to risk carrying extra people—safety is more important than anything. Keeping up to date with changes in regulations can also help avoid penalties.
Honestly, the biggest concern with private car overloading is the safety risk, not just the penalty points. As far as I know, the regulations stipulate that exceeding the approved passenger capacity by more than 20% results in 6 penalty points. But why is it so strict? Because overloading shifts the vehicle's center of gravity, increases braking distance on highways, and easily leads to accidents. I always insist on not overloading when driving, preferring to make an extra trip. A friend once learned a hard lesson from being penalized for overloading. I suggest everyone develop the habit of checking how many seats are available in the car. Don't overload just to save trouble—it's for the safety of everyone in the vehicle. Many accidents nowadays are caused by overloading, so it's good to watch more safety education videos.
