Is It Illegal to Drive with the Trunk Open?
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According to the relevant regulations on traffic violations, driving with the trunk open is considered a violation. Additional details are as follows: 1. Specific penalties: Driving with the trunk open violates Article 62 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," which states that driving with doors or compartments not properly closed can result in a fine ranging from 20 to 200 yuan. However, electronic police will not capture this violation; it falls under the jurisdiction of traffic police. If caught by traffic police, the vehicle will be stopped, and a ticket will be issued. 2. Notes: According to the Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations, running a red light results in 6 penalty points and a fine of 100 yuan; drunk driving leads to the revocation of the driver's license and a 5-year ban from reapplying; not wearing a seatbelt results in 3 penalty points and a fine of 100 yuan; a passenger not wearing a seatbelt results in 1 penalty point and a fine of 50 yuan.
I remember last time I was stopped by traffic police for transporting a ladder with my trunk open. It is indeed illegal by law. Article 62 of the Road Traffic Safety Law states: 'When carrying goods while driving, the license plate must not be obscured or safety compromised.' An open trunk not only sways and blocks the rearview mirror, but what if something falls and hits the car behind? That would be terrifying. On-site, traffic police usually give a warning or a fine of 50 yuan, but if it actually causes an accident, the consequences can be dire. Last year, there was a news story about an open trunk hitting an electric bike and causing a disability. Now, when I transport oversized items, I either tie a red cloth strip securely or just call a cargo van service like Lalamove.
