How many points will be deducted for overloading a 7-seater minivan by 2 people?
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A fine of 200-500 yuan will be imposed, 3 points will be deducted at once, and the overloaded passengers must get off before continuing to drive. Here is some relevant information about overloading: 1. Introduction to overloading: Overload refers to the actual loading capacity of a transportation vehicle exceeding the approved maximum allowable limit. Freight overloading usually means that the goods transported by motor vehicles exceed the total load weight of the freight motor vehicle. 2. Hazards of overloading: Research has found that when the axle load of a vehicle exceeds the standard load by one time, driving on the road once is equivalent to a standard vehicle driving on asphalt pavement 256 times or on cement concrete pavement 65,536 times. Moreover, the larger the approved load capacity of the vehicle, the more severe the damage to the road caused by overloading. The maximum single rear axle load weight of vehicles monitored in China has reached 24 tons. Driving such a vehicle on a cement road once is equivalent to a standard vehicle driving 1.21 million times.
Last year, I took my family out in our 7-seater minivan and accidentally overloaded it with 9 people, exceeding the limit by two. As a result, I was pulled over by traffic police, had 3 points deducted from my license, and was fined 200 yuan. That experience was truly a lesson—the van was packed to the brim, noticeably unstable when braking, and swayed during turns. Minivans have limited chassis design, and overloading significantly increases accident risks. Afterward, I checked traffic regulations and learned this was over 28% overcapacity, which definitely warrants point deductions. Since then, I’ve strictly avoided overloading—safety always comes first. Losing points is minor, but the consequences of an accident are severe. I recommend everyone count passengers before driving and never cut corners to save time or fuel. Developing good habits protects both yourself and others.
