How many points will be deducted for overloading a private car with one extra person?
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Overloading a private car with one extra person will result in a deduction of 2 points, while overloading a passenger vehicle with one extra person will result in a deduction of 6 points. Article 49 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates: Motor vehicles shall not carry more passengers than the prescribed number, and passenger vehicles shall not carry goods in violation of regulations. The following are the hazards of vehicle overloading: 1. Increased risk of rollover: The more passengers overloaded, the more the vehicle's center of gravity shifts, especially when turning, making the vehicle more prone to rollover. 2. Reduced braking performance: Inertia is related to the mass of an object. When braking, the vehicle relies on resistance to stop. The more overloaded the vehicle, the greater its inertia, making it harder to stop than usual. 3. Tire blowout: Overloading causes the vehicle's tires to operate under excessive load, increasing tire pressure and temperature, which can easily lead to a blowout. 4. Worsened accident consequences: Under normal circumstances, every member in the vehicle has corresponding safety belts, seats, and other equipment. However, with overloading, not everyone has these, making unavoidable situations that could have been prevented in normal conditions.
Last year, I was caught by traffic police for overloading with one extra friend in the car. I got 6 points deducted and a 200-yuan fine. That experience was really tough. Overloading by one person might seem minor, but exceeding the vehicle's weight limit extends braking distance and significantly increases rollover risk during turns, easily causing accidents. Later, I researched and learned that traffic laws impose strict penalties for even one extra passenger to enforce safe driving. I suggest always checking passenger limits before departure—don’t risk trouble for convenience. After all, accumulated penalty points could lead to license suspension, and jeopardizing your driving career isn’t worth it.
