How many points will be deducted for not wearing the seat belt in the passenger seat in 2021?
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Not wearing a seat belt in the passenger seat does not result in point deduction but may incur a fine. Only if the driver is driving on highways or urban expressways without wearing a seat belt will they be penalized with a deduction of 2 points and a fine of 200 yuan. Protecting Passenger Safety: Seat belts serve to prevent drivers and passengers from being thrown out of the vehicle and to counteract deceleration during a collision, thereby avoiding secondary impacts with items such as the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield. Reducing Accident Risks: Seat belts also play a crucial role in reducing the danger of accidents. In a potentially fatal crash, wearing a seat belt increases the survival rate of vehicle occupants by 60%. During a frontal collision, seat belts can reduce fatalities by 57%; in side collisions, fatalities can be reduced by 44%; and in rollover accidents, fatalities can be reduced by 80%. Therefore, it is highly necessary for passengers to wear seat belts.
Last year, in 2021, when my friend was driving and I was sitting in the front passenger seat, I forgot to fasten my seatbelt and was stopped and educated by the traffic police. At that time, the penalty was only a 20-yuan fine for me as a passenger, with no points deducted for the driver, because the point deduction system only applies to the driver's violations, such as the driver not wearing a seatbelt, which would deduct 2 points. Safety first, right? I've now developed the habit of fastening my seatbelt as soon as I get in the car, not just to avoid fines, but because it can save lives. Statistics show that wearing a seatbelt can halve the risk of injury in a car accident. I recommend everyone to double-check when riding or driving to avoid small fines causing trouble.
