What are the penalties for not wearing a seatbelt in Beijing?
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Here are the penalties for not wearing a seatbelt in Beijing: 1. Driver: If a driver does not wear a seatbelt while driving, they will face fines and penalty points. 2. Passenger: If a passenger does not wear a seatbelt and is caught during a traffic police inspection, they will be directly fined, and the vehicle owner will also be penalized on highways. 3. Taxi passenger: If a taxi passenger does not wear a seatbelt and the driver fails to remind them or there is no prompt in the vehicle, the taxi driver will also receive penalty points. Below is an introduction to the related content: 1. Penalties: To better ensure driving safety, traffic authorities will penalize passengers who violate the seatbelt rule according to the Road Traffic Safety Law. 2. Driver: The driver will also face associated penalties. The penalties for passengers encourage greater compliance with regulations, and the use of high-definition cameras can clearly capture violations such as not wearing a seatbelt in the front passenger seat or even the back seat.
I've been driving in Beijing for a few years, and the enforcement of seat belt usage is quite strict. Last year when stuck in traffic on Chang'an Avenue, a guy in the back seat got pulled over by traffic police and fined 20 yuan for not wearing his seat belt. It's even stricter for drivers - a 50 yuan fine without points deduction on regular roads, but if you're on highways like Jingcheng Expressway, it's 50 yuan plus 2 points deducted. Especially now with smart recognition cameras that can clearly detect even front passengers not wearing seat belts. Honestly, the fine is the least concern - I recently saw news reporting a 30% higher fatality rate in accidents involving unbelted occupants. I always keep a reminder device in my car that beeps as soon as you sit down. Developing the habit is the safest approach.
