What are the penalties for not wearing a seat belt?

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KalebLynn
07/28/25 9:25am
According to the relevant regulations in the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the following penalties apply for driving without wearing a seat belt: When driving on urban expressways, if the driver fails to use the seat belt as required, penalties typically involve a fine plus demerit points. The specific fine amount is determined based on local policies. When driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, if the driver fails to use the seat belt as required, a fine is imposed without demerit points. (Urban expressways refer to urban roads with a central divider, four or more lanes, and full or partial grade separation and controlled access, designed for higher-speed vehicle travel.) If passengers in a moving vehicle fail to use the seat belt as required, a fine is imposed. When driving on highways, if the driver fails to use the seat belt as required, 2 demerit points are deducted. If passengers fail to wear the seat belt as required while traveling on highways, no demerit points are deducted. When driving on urban roads with speed limits below 50 km/h, if passengers fail to use the seat belt as required but correct the behavior immediately after being pointed out, an oral warning is issued.
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DiBeau
08/11/25 3:41pm
I've been driving for many years and often remind my novice friends about the importance of wearing seat belts. If you don't wear one, you will definitely be fined. I remember once being caught by traffic police in the city for not wearing a seat belt—I was fined 200 yuan and had 2 points deducted from my license, which was really painful. On highways, it's even more severe, with higher fines, and even traffic cameras can catch you. When driving, seat belts are life-saving devices, reducing the risk of injury or death by 70% in accidents, so don't skip them for convenience. Make it a habit to buckle up as soon as you get in the car—it saves both worry and money. Not just the driver, but passengers who don't wear seat belts can also be fined around 50 yuan, so don't assume it's fine. I think these penalties are quite reasonable—safety comes first, and paying a fine is better than facing a major disaster. Standards vary slightly by region, but they're generally similar, so I recommend checking local traffic regulations.
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KhloeLee
09/28/25 3:53am
Last year I forgot to fasten my seatbelt while driving and got caught by a traffic camera, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 2 demerit points – felt absolutely rotten. I was just cruising around downtown not paying attention, only realizing when the ticket arrived in the mail. The penalty process was straightforward: automated recording by the traffic police system, then you just had to pay the fine and accept the points. The penalties are even harsher on highways – a friend got slapped with a 500+ yuan on-the-spot fine for not buckling up. Honestly, the rationale for seatbelts is brutally simple: in a crash, they anchor you to prevent ejection through the windshield, dramatically reducing fatality rates. The lesson I learned? Make buckling up the first thing you do when entering the car – it becomes second nature quickly. If passengers don't buckle up, drivers can even face secondary fines. While individual fines may seem minor, accumulated penalties carry serious consequences – rack up enough points and your license gets suspended.
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