What are the regulations for rear passengers wearing seat belts?
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Rear passengers are required to wear seat belts. Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China stipulates that when a motor vehicle is in motion, both the driver and passengers must use seat belts as required. The performance of car seat belts is as follows: 1. Seat belt design elements: The design of seat belts should meet the requirements for occupant protection performance, reminders to use seat belts, as well as comfort and convenience. The design measures to achieve the above points include the selection of the seat belt adjuster position, the specifications of the seat belt, and the auxiliary devices used. 2. Occupant protection performance: The occupant protection performance requirements for car seat belts are as follows: Restrain the occupant as early as possible; Minimize the pressure on the occupant during restraint; Maintain the restraint position unchanged to avoid applying force to the more vulnerable parts of the human body. As a means to achieve the above objectives, the use of pre-tensioners and load limiters mentioned above significantly improves these performance aspects.
As a seasoned driver with years of experience, I know the rule is that rear-seat passengers must wear seat belts, whether they're sitting in a sedan, SUV, or the back of a bus. This is a strict requirement of traffic regulations, and violators can be fined 50 to 200 yuan, with possible demerit points. Why so strict? Because during sudden braking or an accident, an unbelted rear passenger generates tremendous impact force, easily being thrown forward and injuring themselves or those in the front seats. I often see checkpoints on highways where police specifically inspect rear-seat belt usage. Developing this habit is simple—just buckle up as soon as you get in the car. Especially when traveling with children, they must be securely fastened in child safety seats. During regular vehicle maintenance, also check if the seat belts are jammed or worn to ensure they can lock and protect when needed. Safety is no small matter—following the rules benefits everyone.
