Is There a Fine for Not Wearing Seat Belts in the Back Seat?
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Passengers, including those in the front and back seats, will be fined 20 yuan if they fail to wear seat belts as required. Drivers who do not wear seat belts will be fined 50 yuan, and those on highways or urban expressways will also have 2 points deducted from their license. When passing through traffic signals, drivers should slow down and yield to pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way. It's not just about wearing seat belts in the back seat—in some smaller cities, even front-seat passengers often don't realize the need to buckle up, and drivers don't remind them. I believe this poses a significant safety hazard. The issue of seat belt usage is also evident on airplanes, where many passengers ignore announcements and flight attendants' reminders. Even after repeated requests, some still refuse to comply. Many also fail to turn off electronic devices on airplanes, which is a common phenomenon. This is particularly severe in China, where safety awareness is too low. Fines are the most effective enforcement method because, for many, only the money in their hands feels like a tangible personal interest. Personally, I think people in any country are the same—human discipline is often the result of long-term constraints imposed by rules and regulations. If penalties are not strict or severe enough, all regulations become meaningless.
