What is the penalty and demerit point standard for overloading a 5-seater car by 2 people?
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An overload percentage greater than or equal to 5% but less than or equal to 20% is considered a minor overload. Law enforcement officers will register the violation, require the responsible party to unload and redistribute the cargo, and pay the standard highway compensation fee. No penalty or demerit points will be imposed, but a warning and education will be given. Below are the demerit point standards for overloading: Truck overloading demerit point standards: Driving a truck with cargo exceeding the approved load capacity by less than 30% will result in a deduction of 3 points. Driving a truck with cargo exceeding the approved load capacity by 30% or more, or carrying passengers in violation of regulations, will result in a deduction of 6 points. Passenger vehicle overloading demerit point standards: Driving a commercial passenger vehicle or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by 20% or more will result in a deduction of 12 points. Driving a commercial passenger vehicle or school bus with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or driving any other passenger vehicle with passengers exceeding the approved capacity by 20% or more, will result in a deduction of 6 points.
While driving my five-seater car, I once accidentally overloaded it with two extra passengers, resulting in being pulled over by traffic police who fined me 300 yuan on the spot and deducted 2 points from my driver's license. The car was packed to the brim at that time, making it impossible to even see the rearview mirror clearly, and driving became extremely dangerous. Later, I learned that carrying 7 people in a five-seater constitutes a 40% overload, which, according to traffic regulations, can lead to fines ranging from 200 to 500 yuan, or even affect annual insurance discounts in severe cases. Since then, I've firmly decided never to do this again—making an extra trip is far better than risking an accident. Safety is more important than anything else; don't take risks to save time. The lesson was too profound.
I saw a five-seater car being inspected by traffic police at the entrance of the neighborhood. It turned out there were seven people inside. The police issued an on-the-spot fine of two to three hundred yuan and deducted 2 points from the driver's license. When I asked them what happened, they said overloading not only results in fines and points deduction but also affects braking performance. Passengers in the back seats might not be protected by seat belts, making accidents even more dangerous. Now everyone must pay attention to the number of passengers. It's best not to exceed five in a five-seater car. In case of a scrape or sudden turn, the consequences could be unimaginable. Following the rules can help avoid trouble.
As an ordinary car owner, I really think overloading is not worth it. If a five-seater car carries seven people, the fine of 200 to 500 yuan and 2 demerit points on the license are minor issues. The real problem is that the car becomes heavier, making steering more difficult. My advice is to count the number of passengers before setting off, and if it exceeds the limit, split into multiple cars. The fine is secondary—what's worse is that in case of a rollover or collision, insurance might not cover all the damages. Remind yourself before heading out: safety first is far more important than rushing.
