What are the penalties for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats?
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Here are the penalties for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats: 1. Rear seats: Generally, in China, not wearing seat belts in the rear seats is not penalized. Passengers in the rear seats are not required to wear seat belts, so no penalties apply. 2. Front seats: If passengers in the front seats do not wear seat belts, penalties will be imposed. Whether it's the front passenger or the driver, both will be penalized if they fail to wear seat belts. Below is additional information on relevant legal provisions: 1. Article 89 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: Pedestrians, passengers, or non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage shall be given a warning or fined between 5 and 50 yuan; if a non-motor vehicle driver refuses to accept the fine, their non-motor vehicle may be impounded. 2. Article 90: Motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road usage shall be given a warning or fined between 20 and 200 yuan. If other provisions of this law specify otherwise, those provisions shall apply.
That day, I took my family out for a drive, and I overlooked the fact that the child in the back seat wasn't wearing a seatbelt. As a result, I was pulled over by traffic police on the highway for inspection. I was fined 200 yuan and had 2 points deducted from my license. The officer explained that according to traffic regulations, the driver is fully responsible if passengers in the back seat don't wear seatbelts. Since then, I've developed a habit of reminding everyone to buckle up every time we get in the car, especially the kids. It's not about fearing the fine—safety comes first. In the event of an accident, unbelted passengers in the back are the most likely to be thrown out, leading to serious injuries or worse. Now, I always advise parents to buy a child safety seat to secure their kids. Developing good habits is always better than regretting later.
