Is it necessary to wear a seatbelt in the passenger seat?
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It is necessary to wear a seatbelt in the passenger seat. Here are the relevant details: 1. Regulations: According to the Road Traffic Safety Law, when a motor vehicle is in motion, passengers in the passenger seat must also use seatbelts. The requirement for passengers to wear seatbelts has been clearly stipulated in the old traffic regulations. Passengers who do not wear seatbelts in the passenger seat can be penalized by traffic police on duty. 2. Hazards of not wearing a seatbelt: In a potentially fatal car accident, wearing a seatbelt can increase the survival rate of passengers by 60%. In a frontal collision, wearing a seatbelt can reduce the mortality rate by 57%; in a side collision, it can reduce the mortality rate by 44%; and in a rollover, it can reduce the mortality rate by 80%.
This issue is absolutely critical, and as an automotive safety enthusiast, I frequently discuss it. The passenger seat must absolutely wear a seatbelt because it firmly secures the body during a collision, preventing you from being thrown forward into the windshield or seats. Statistics show that not wearing a seatbelt increases the fatality rate in accidents by over 50%. I've seen too many examples: once, a friend was driving with his girlfriend when she didn't buckle up in the front seat. They had a minor rear-end collision, and she hit her head on the glass, requiring several stitches. The law also clearly states that in most Chinese cities, passengers not wearing seatbelts can be fined 200 yuan or even receive penalty points, with random checks by the police at any time. Seatbelts are like an invisible shield for cars, working best in tandem with airbags. Even for short trips, they should never be overlooked—risk doesn't discriminate by distance. I always remind those around me to make it a habit to buckle up as soon as they get in the car, protecting both themselves and others.
