How many points will be deducted for overloading a private car by 1 person?
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Overloading a private car by 1 person will result in a deduction of 2 points. Relevant information about private cars is as follows: 1. Private car: refers to a car purchased by an individual, with the right to use and control. It can be freely used and controlled without violating the law. 2. Composition: Private cars include both commercial vehicles such as trucks and passenger vehicles such as sedans. The former is mainly means of production, while the latter belongs to means of livelihood. According to Article 60 of the Road Safety Regulations, if a road passenger vehicle carries more passengers than the approved number or violates the regulations by carrying goods, the motor vehicle driver shall be punished according to the following provisions: 1. Not exceeding 20%: If the number of passengers exceeds the approved number but does not exceed 20%, a fine and points will be deducted. 2. More than 20% but not exceeding 50%: If the number of passengers exceeds the approved number by more than 20% but does not exceed 50%, a fine and points will be deducted. 3. More than 50%: If the number of passengers exceeds the approved number by more than 50%, a fine and points will be deducted. 4. Violating the regulations by carrying goods: A fine will be imposed.
Having driven a private car for so many years, I've seen quite a few cases of overloading. Overloading by one person typically results in a 3-point deduction according to regulations, along with a fine of around 200 yuan. I remember once after a friends' gathering, a buddy insisted on squeezing into the car, only to be pulled over by traffic police—resulting in an immediate 3-point deduction. He regretted it deeply afterward, not only having to deal with the ticket but also affecting his annual driving record. The key issue is the significant safety hazard: an overloaded car has longer braking distances and unstable handling, especially at high speeds, which is extremely risky. So, my advice to friends is: it's better to arrange for two trips or find alternative transportation than to risk overloading for convenience. Safety first—don't wait for an accident to regret it.
