What is the penalty for overloading a car with one extra person?
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What is the penalty for overloading a car with one extra person depends on the vehicle type: Driving a passenger vehicle (excluding buses and school buses) with one extra person results in 3 demerit points and a fine; overloading a standard 5-seat sedan with one extra person leads to 6 demerit points and a fine. Having 5 adults and 1 child in a 5-seat car is considered overloading. Overloading is not calculated by weight but by the number of passengers. Any private vehicle exceeding the approved passenger capacity is considered overloading and will face legal penalties. In the event of a traffic accident, the police and insurance companies will assess whether overloading contributed to the accident, affecting liability determination. The insurance company will not cover medical expenses for overloaded passengers. For example, if 6 people are in a 5-seat car, the insurance will only cover medical expenses for 5 people, excluding the sixth person.