Is It a Traffic Violation to Place Items in the Front Passenger Seat?

[McAmir]

Whether placing items in the front passenger seat constitutes a traffic violation depends on specific circumstances. According to Article 48 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the loading of goods in motor vehicles must comply with the approved load capacity. Overloading is strictly prohibited, and the length, width, and height of the loaded goods must not violate loading requirements. Additionally, goods must not be spilled or scattered during transportation. More details are as follows: Introduction 1: When transporting oversized indivisible items that may affect traffic safety, motor vehicles must travel at the time, route, and speed designated by the traffic management department of the public security authority, display prominent signs, and comply with the provisions of the Highway Law when transporting such items on highways. Introduction 2: When transporting explosives, flammable and explosive chemicals, highly toxic substances, radioactive materials, or other hazardous items, motor vehicles must obtain approval from the public security authority, travel at the designated time, route, and speed, display warning signs, and take necessary safety measures.