Is It Mandatory to Have a Passenger in the Carpool Lane?

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It is mandatory to have a passenger in the carpool lane; otherwise, it constitutes a traffic violation. Below is a detailed introduction about traffic violations: 1. Overview: A traffic violation refers to a motor vehicle's act of violating the Road Traffic Safety Law and traffic management regulations. Penalties for traffic violations include warnings, fines (vehicle impoundment), temporary suspension of the driver's license, revocation of the driver's license, cancellation of the driver's license, administrative detention, and criminal liability for acts that constitute a crime. 2. Basis for Penalties: According to the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, traffic management departments of public security organs and their traffic police officers shall promptly correct illegal acts related to road traffic safety. Penalties for road traffic safety violations shall be imposed based on facts and the relevant provisions of this law.