What are the penalties for not wearing a seat belt?
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Drivers who do not wear a seat belt will be deducted two points. The penalties and hazards of not wearing a seat belt are as follows: Penalties for not wearing a seat belt: When driving on urban expressways, if the driver does not use a seat belt as required, two points will be deducted. When driving on roads other than highways or urban expressways, if the driver does not use a seat belt as required, no points will be deducted. When a motor vehicle is in motion, if passengers do not use seat belts as required, they may face fines, etc. Hazards of not wearing a seat belt: In the event of a vehicle accident or emergency braking, a huge inertial force will be generated. Depending on the driving speed and the severity of the impact, this inertial force varies. The inertial force causes the driver and passengers to collide with objects inside the vehicle, such as the steering wheel, windshield, seat backrest, and doors, which can easily cause serious injuries to the occupants, or even eject them from their seats or out of the vehicle.
Having driven for over a decade, I've seen plenty of troubles caused by drivers forgetting to buckle up. The most straightforward penalty is a fine, ranging from 150 to 500 yuan depending on the city—like in Beijing where it starts at 300 yuan plus a 2-point deduction from the driver's license. Once on the highway, I saw a rookie pulled over by traffic police for not wearing a seatbelt, fined and warned. The real issue is the high safety risk: statistics show that not wearing a seatbelt in an accident triples the chance of death and more than doubles medical costs. Forming the habit is simple—just buckle up as soon as you get in the car, taking only two seconds. Over time, with more checks on the road, it helps avoid unnecessary trouble, protecting yourself and saving hassle. Don’t underestimate this—safety first is always right.
After becoming a parent, I became particularly concerned about the safety of my family while riding in a car. If a child in the back seat isn't wearing a seatbelt, the penalties are even harsher—fines can go up to 500 yuan, plus checks for car seat compliance. Last time I took my child out, the back seat wasn't properly fastened, and a patrolling officer noticed—I almost got fined 200 yuan and received a ticket. What scares me most is that in case of sudden braking or a collision, the little one could easily be thrown out and seriously injured. The strict penalties are meant to teach us to protect the vulnerable. I suggest putting up reminder sticky notes in the car to develop the habit of everyone buckling up. This not only helps avoid fines but, more importantly, instills safety awareness in children from an early age. Road safety is more important than anything else.
