What is the penalty for the driver not wearing a seat belt?
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Verify which type of traffic violation you are involved in (you will receive a text message notification after the violation, which includes details of the violation. Bring your vehicle registration certificate and driver's license to the local traffic police station to handle the violation and receive the penalty notice. The penalty notice has a QR code. Scan it with Alipay, enter your ID number, and you can check any unpaid fines and amounts under your name.
Last time I forgot to fasten my seatbelt while driving in the city and got pulled over by traffic police - a 50-yuan fine plus 2 demerit points, which really stung. Honestly, penalty standards vary by region. Getting caught on highways hits even harder with an instant 200-yuan fine. Demerit points are no joke, especially for drivers like me with limited points left. One more speeding ticket could mean having to retake the driving test. Now the first thing I do when getting in the car is clicking that seatbelt into place. Once it becomes habit, it's actually zero hassle. My advice: don't gamble with safety - accidents happen in split seconds. Seatbelts can withstand tremendous force, literally nailing you to the seat during crashes. I've seen collision footage where unbelted occupants went airborne - absolutely terrifying. Though the penalty hurts your wallet, it genuinely saves lives.
