What are the penalties for not wearing seat belts in the back seat?
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Drivers are obligated to inform passengers before riding and must not drive with passengers who are not wearing seat belts. Legal liability falls on the driver, so the driver will be penalized.
I remember when driving in China, passengers in the back seats not wearing seat belts could be fined, mainly depending on traffic police enforcement. Generally, the fine ranges from 50 to 200 RMB. If caught, the rear passengers themselves may have to pay, or the driver could be penalized with 1 to 2 demerit points, especially stricter enforcement on highways. I've checked the regulations, and the laws have been tightened in recent years. For example, the revised Road Traffic Safety Law in 2021 emphasizes the obligation for rear passengers to wear seat belts to reduce accident casualties. As someone who often drives long distances, I always remind passengers to buckle up—better safe than sorry, and it saves money too.