Is a car with 5 adults and 1 child considered overloading?
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A car with 5 adults and 1 child is considered overloading. More details are as follows: 1. According to relevant regulations, the number of passengers in a motor vehicle must not exceed the approved capacity. The overloading regulations do not specify the height, weight, or age of passengers, only the quantity. Therefore, whether it is overloading depends solely on the approved number of passengers stated on the vehicle's registration certificate. Even one extra person, including an infant, counts as overloading. 2. Regardless of where passengers sit in the car, they must always fasten their seat belts. It is recommended to install a child safety seat when transporting children, and holding a child in the front passenger seat is prohibited. In the event of a collision, an airbag deployment may not only fail to provide protection but could also injure the passenger. Therefore, many vehicles also prohibit children from sitting in the front passenger seat, and safety seats cannot be installed there either.