What is the penalty for having six people in a five-seater car?
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For a five-seater car carrying six people, the penalty is 6 demerit points and a fine. For non-commercial vehicles, exceeding the approved passenger capacity by less than 20% results in a 3-point deduction and a fine, while exceeding by more than 20% leads to a 6-point deduction and a fine. Article 55 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates the following requirements for passenger vehicles: highway passenger vehicles must not exceed the approved total passenger capacity, except for children who are allowed to ride for free as per regulations. When the total passenger capacity is full, the number of children allowed to ride for free must not exceed 10% of the approved capacity. The cargo compartment of a truck must not carry passengers. On urban roads, cargo vehicles may carry temporary workers, ranging from 1 to 5 people, provided there is a safe space. The cargo height must not exceed the height of the compartment. The main hazards of vehicle overloading are: vehicle overloading severely damages road infrastructure. Since the load of overloaded vehicles far exceeds the design capacity of roads and bridges, it leads to road damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortens their service life. Overloaded vehicles have increased mass and inertia, resulting in longer braking distances and higher risks. In cases of severe overloading, accidents such as tire blowouts, sudden swerving, brake failure, and rollovers may occur due to excessive tire load and deformation.
