Is It Allowed to Have One Extra Child in a Seven-Seater Car?
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It is not allowed to have one extra child in a seven-seater car. Here are the specific details about overloading: 1. Definition: Overload refers to the actual load of a transportation vehicle exceeding the maximum allowable limit. Freight overload typically means the cargo transported by a motor vehicle exceeds the total weight limit of the freight vehicle. 2. Penalty: Driving a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or a school bus with passengers exceeding the approved number by less than 20%, or driving other passenger vehicles with passengers exceeding the approved number by more than 20% will result in a 6-point penalty; driving a passenger vehicle other than a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or a school bus with passengers exceeding the approved number by less than 20% will result in a 3-point penalty.
I have a seven-seater car, which is perfect for family trips. However, adding one more child is absolutely not acceptable, as it would exceed the vehicle's designed carrying capacity, posing significant safety risks. Overloading can lead to longer braking distances, reduced steering flexibility, and in case of an emergency, delayed reaction times that could easily result in an accident. Although children are light in weight, the seat belts and airbags in the car are designed per person—adding one more person means one less layer of protection. Moreover, overloading can cause faster suspension wear and tire overheating, leading to blowouts. I once witnessed a friend who overloaded their car and got into a minor accident—insurance didn’t cover it, and they were fined and penalized by traffic police, regretting it deeply. Safety comes first; it’s better to drive an extra car or call a taxi than to risk lives. Children are our most precious treasures—protecting them is paramount.
