What are the penalties for not wearing a seat belt in 2021?

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In 2021, not wearing a seat belt will result in a fine of 50 yuan and a deduction of 2 points. Here are the relevant details: 1. Legal aspects: Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that when a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers should use seat belts as required. If the driver of a motor vehicle does not wear a seat belt as required while driving on a highway or urban expressway, 2 points will be deducted. A driver who fails to use a seat belt as required will be fined 50 yuan. 2. Safety aspects: As is well known, when a car collides or encounters an emergency braking situation, it will generate a huge inertial force, causing secondary collisions between the driver, passengers, and objects inside the car such as the steering wheel, windshield, and seat backrest. This can easily cause severe injuries to the occupants, or even eject them from their seats or out of the vehicle. Seat belts can restrain the driver and passengers in their seats, preventing secondary collisions. Moreover, their cushioning effect can absorb a large amount of kinetic energy, reducing the severity of injuries to the occupants.