What is the penalty for overloading a commercial vehicle by one person?
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6 points will be deducted. A fine ranging from 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed. Article 49 of the Road Traffic Safety Law stipulates: The number of passengers carried by a motor vehicle must not exceed the approved number, and passenger vehicles must not carry goods in violation of regulations. Article 92: If a highway passenger vehicle carries more passengers than the rated capacity, a fine of 200 to 500 yuan will be imposed; if the number of passengers exceeds 20% of the rated capacity or goods are carried in violation of regulations, a fine of 500 to 2,000 yuan will be imposed. The main hazards of overloading include: 1. Damage to road facilities: Overloaded vehicles severely damage road infrastructure. Due to the load of overloaded vehicles far exceeding the design load of roads and bridges, the road surface is damaged, bridges may collapse, and their service life is greatly shortened. 2. Increased danger: 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, or rollovers due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects the vehicle's steering performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to loss of steering control.