What are the penalties for not wearing a helmet on the back seat of a motorcycle?
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Not wearing a helmet on the back seat of a motorcycle will result in corresponding fines. The following are the basic requirements for riding a motorcycle: 1. Obey traffic rules: Motorcycles are also classified as motor vehicles and must have all necessary licenses and documents to operate on the road. 2. Wear a helmet and be fully equipped: Whether it's AGV, ICON, SHOEI, ARAI, or domestic brands like Eternal, Tank, or Mustang, wearing a helmet is the minimum requirement to be considered a 'rider.' 3. Do not randomly sit on or touch other riders' motorcycles: If a crash occurs, legal disputes may arise at any time. 4. Cherish the trust others place in you.
Last time I witnessed police stopping a motorcycle carrying a passenger at an intersection precisely because the pillion rider wasn't wearing a helmet. This traffic violation incurs a minimum fine of 200 yuan, and the rider also gets penalty points. More critically, in case of an accident, the helmetless passenger faces extremely high injury risks - last year there was a local case of traumatic brain injury caused by not wearing a helmet. While the fine seems minor, what truly matters is preserving lives. Carrying a spare helmet when riding with a passenger adds negligible inconvenience.
