What is the penalty for overloading by one person?
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5-seater vehicle overloading by one person results in a 6-point deduction. Driving a commercial passenger vehicle exceeding the approved capacity by less than 20%, or driving other passenger vehicles exceeding the approved capacity by more than 20%, will result in a one-time 6-point penalty. Driving a commercial passenger vehicle exceeding the approved capacity by more than 20% will result in a one-time 12-point penalty. Regulations on illegal loading: Road passenger vehicles must not exceed the approved passenger capacity, except for children exempted from tickets according to regulations. When the passenger capacity is full, the number of exempted children must not exceed 10% of the approved passenger capacity. The cargo compartment of a freight vehicle must not carry passengers. On urban roads, freight motor vehicles may carry 1 to 5 temporary workers in the cargo compartment if there is a safe space available. When the height of the cargo exceeds the sides of the compartment, no one is allowed on the cargo. The rear seat of a motorcycle must not carry minors under 12 years old, and light motorcycles must not carry passengers. Consequences of illegal loading: Illegal overloading not only severely damages road and bridge facilities but also easily causes traffic accidents, endangering public safety and property. It also seriously disrupts the transportation market order. Overloaded vehicles are in a state of long-term overloading, with lower safety performance in braking and operation, making them prone to tire blowouts, brake failures, broken leaf springs, and axle fractures, posing serious safety hazards. According to statistics, over 80% of road accidents involving heavy trucks are caused by overloading. Overloading significantly shortens the service life of roads. The load of overloaded vehicles generally far exceeds the designed capacity of roads and bridges, and their frequent use causes road damage and bridge fractures, greatly reducing the normal service life of roads and leading to premature major repairs.
