What is the penalty for having six people in a five-seat private car?
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According to traffic laws, having six people in a five-seat vehicle will result in a 3-point penalty and corresponding fines. For non-commercial vehicles, exceeding the approved passenger capacity by less than 20% incurs a 3-point penalty and fines, while exceeding by more than 20% results in a 6-point penalty and fines. The hazards of vehicle overloading are as follows: 1. Hazard one: Overloading severely damages road infrastructure. Since overloaded vehicles far exceed the design load of roads and bridges, it leads to pavement damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortens their service life. 2. Hazard two: Overloaded vehicles have increased mass and inertia, leading to longer braking distances and higher risks. Severe overloading can cause tire blowouts, sudden swerving, brake failure, rollovers, and other accidents due to excessive tire load and deformation. Overloading also affects vehicle steering performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to loss of steering control. 3. Hazard three: Drivers of overloaded vehicles often experience increased psychological stress and pressure, leading to operational errors and compromising road safety, which can result in traffic accidents. 4. Hazard four: Overloaded vehicles cannot maintain normal speeds, often occupying lanes for extended periods, directly affecting traffic flow.
