What are the penalties for overloading a sedan?
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Below are the penalties for overloading a sedan: 1. If the number of passengers exceeds 20% of the approved capacity, 12 points will be deducted at once; 2. If the number of passengers exceeds the approved capacity but is less than 20%, or if the number of passengers in other passenger vehicles exceeds 20% of the approved capacity, 6 points will be deducted at once; 3. If the number of passengers in passenger vehicles other than commercial buses or school buses exceeds the approved capacity but is less than 20%, 3 points will be deducted at once. Below are the relevant regulations: 1. Children are also counted as passengers: Therefore, an adult holding a child in one seat is also considered overloading and will be subject to penalty points for sedan overloading. 2. When driving, passengers should be carried strictly in accordance with regulations: Once overloaded, penalty points for sedan overloading will be deducted.
As an ordinary driver who often takes friends out, I have personally experienced the embarrassment of being penalized for overloading. Last weekend after a dinner gathering, my car was stopped by traffic police with six people on board, resulting in a 200-yuan fine and 3 demerit points – it was truly awful. Overloading makes braking ineffective and increases rollover risks on slippery rainy roads, posing huge safety hazards. Now I always double-check passenger counts before driving to ensure no more than 5 occupants, and routinely monitor tire pressure to prevent blowouts. Developing good driving habits avoids trouble – safety first, never cut corners. Repeated violations may lead to license suspension and higher insurance premiums, which outweigh any temporary convenience. I strongly advise everyone to strictly follow regulations and never gamble with lives.
