What are the Penalty Standards for Using Passenger Vans to Transport Goods?
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Using passenger vans (commonly known as "bread vans") for transporting goods is subject to fines, and the vehicle may be detained by the traffic management department of the public security authorities until the illegal status is rectified. The relevant regulations are as follows: According to the "Operating Procedures for Investigating and Handling Illegal Loading Violations," Article 3 stipulates: If there is suspicion of overloading goods and weighing equipment is required for verification, the vehicle should be directed to a designated location for inspection. If the verification result confirms overloading, the party involved shall be ordered to rectify the illegal behavior. If the party indicates that the illegal status can be immediately rectified, they shall be penalized according to the law, and the vehicle shall be released after the illegal status is eliminated. If the party refuses or is unable to immediately rectify the illegal status, an administrative compulsory measures certificate shall be issued, and the vehicle shall be detained. The "Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations" stipulates in Article 6: Penalties such as warnings, fines, or temporary suspension of the motor vehicle driving license shall be decided by the traffic management department of the public security authorities at or above the county level.
I have deep feelings about using minivans for cargo transport. Last time I helped a friend move, I got pulled over by traffic police. According to regulations, if you remove seats from a regular minivan to load goods, it counts as mixed passenger-cargo transportation, which carries a fine of 200-500 RMB and 3 penalty points. Removing all rear seats is even more serious and could result in a 2,000 RMB fine. The biggest issue is safety - cargo blocking rearview mirrors or suddenly shifting is extremely dangerous. Once during rainy weather, I almost had an accident because boxes stacked in the front passenger seat slid around. I sincerely advise everyone to just rent a small truck - it doesn't cost much, saves hassle and is much safer. Don't risk fines and accidents just to save a few hundred yuan.
