What are the penalties for overloading a vehicle?
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If a sedan exceeds the approved passenger capacity by more than 20%, it will result in a 12-point deduction; exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or if other passenger vehicles exceed the approved capacity by more than 20%, it will result in a 6-point deduction; for passenger vehicles other than commercial buses or school buses exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, it will result in a 3-point deduction. Below is additional information: 1. Hazards: Overloading a bus poses significant dangers: it increases the vehicle's weight, reducing its safety; furthermore, overcrowding inside the vehicle not only causes ventilation issues but also makes passenger evacuation more difficult in the event of an accident; lastly, the vehicle's mechanical performance deteriorates faster due to overloading. Overloading a bus is a severe traffic violation that can easily lead to mass casualties. 2. Overloading with infants: Infants also count towards overloading. Overloading a private car by one person results in a 2-point deduction and a fine of 200 yuan. Traffic regulations regarding "overloading" do not specify the height, weight, or age of passengers but only the "number." Therefore, in a car approved for 5 passengers, even one additional child (including an infant held in a parent's arms) is considered overloading.
