How many points will be deducted if a sedan is caught carrying goods by traffic police?
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A sedan caught carrying goods by traffic police will result in a deduction of 2 points and a fine ranging from 20 to 200 RMB. Below are specific details regarding sedan cargo transport: 1. Individuals: Operating commercial vehicles requires holding both a corresponding motor vehicle driver's license and an operating qualification certificate. Without the operating qualification certificate, violators caught by transport authorities will face a fine of 20-200 RMB as stipulated in Article 48 of the 'Regulations on the Administration of Road Transport Practitioners', and will be required to obtain a road transport operating certificate, as driving commercial vehicles without certification is prohibited. 2. Enterprises: If a company or business uses passenger vehicles for cargo transport, this carries significant legal risks. According to the 'Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Road Transport', engaging in unlicensed commercial transport (including corporate cargo transport as business operations) incurs penalties of 20,000-100,000 RMB, while operating without a 'Road Transport Permit' results in fines of 3,000-10,000 RMB.
Once I used my family sedan to help a friend move furniture, and I was pulled over by traffic police as soon as I hit the road. They informed me that using a passenger vehicle to transport goods violates regulations on cargo carriage and would result in a 1-point deduction. The key factors are whether the seats are removed and if the load exceeds height or weight limits. That time, I had the back seat packed with boxes but didn’t remove the seats, so I was only fined 200 yuan plus the point penalty. Later, I learned how dangerous this can be—items sliding around or blocking the rearview mirror can easily cause accidents. The officer advised using a professional cargo van if possible, but if necessary, items should be placed in the trunk without exceeding the window height or the vehicle’s specified load capacity. The penalty is minor compared to the importance of safety.
I heard that using private cars for cargo transportation usually results in a 1-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine when caught by traffic police. My neighbor was once pulled over for carrying three boxes in his sedan, just because the cargo stacked in the back seat was too high and blocked the rearview mirror. Enforcement varies by region—some areas may deduct 3 points for exceeding the weight limit by over 30%, and removing seats could incur an additional 500-yuan fine for illegal modifications. Non-commercial vehicles aren’t meant to be used as trucks, so cargo should be properly stored in the trunk. Also, secure your load properly—I once saw a foam box fly off a car and nearly hit the vehicle behind. So it’s not just about penalty points; don’t risk safety to save a few bucks on shipping costs.
