How to Deal with Passenger Vehicles Overloaded by Less Than 20%?
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For passenger vehicles overloaded by less than 20%, a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed. Below are the relevant details: 1. Highway passenger vehicles: If the number of passengers exceeds the rated capacity, a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed; if the number exceeds 20% of the rated capacity or if goods are carried in violation of regulations, a fine ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan will be imposed. 2. Freight motor vehicles: If the load exceeds the approved weight, a fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed; if the load exceeds 30% of the approved weight or if passengers are carried in violation of regulations, a fine ranging from 500 to 2,000 yuan will be imposed. 3. Failure to correct after penalty: For vehicle owners who fail to correct the above violations after being penalized, a fine ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan will be imposed.
The penalty for bus overloading under 20% is relatively light, but the risks should never be ignored. I remember when I was driving a bus with one extra passenger – the rated capacity was 15 but I carried 16, less than 10% overloading. After being stopped by police, I was first fined 200 yuan and then had to spend half an hour studying traffic regulations at the station. The officer explained that overloading makes braking slower and increases accident risks, so even minor violations must be addressed. Afterwards, overloaded passengers must disembark and be rearranged to avoid dangers during transit. Personally, I consider the fine trivial compared to safety, so I always advise drivers to strictly control passenger numbers without gambling – a single overloading incident could trigger chain reactions damaging reputation.
