Will a 2-seater sports car be penalized for carrying three passengers?
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2-seater sports cars will be penalized for carrying three passengers. Below are specific details about overloading: 1. Penalty: Driving a passenger vehicle other than an operational bus or school bus with over 20% excess passengers will result in a 6-point deduction. 2. Children: Highway passenger vehicles must not exceed the approved passenger capacity, except for children exempt from tickets as per regulations. When the passenger capacity is full, exempt children must not exceed 10% of the approved passenger capacity. Cargo vehicle compartments must not carry passengers. On urban roads, cargo vehicles may carry 1 to 5 temporary workers in the compartment if safe space is available.
As a car owner, I once drove my two-seater sports car on an outing, and a friend insisted on squeezing three people in. We were caught by traffic police, resulting in a 3-point deduction and a 200-yuan fine. That lesson taught me that overloading is not just a violation but also extremely dangerous. A two-seater car is designed with safety systems for only two people; an extra passenger means no seatbelt protection, and in sharp turns or accidents, that person could hit the door or front seat, suffering more severe injuries. Under China's traffic regulations, overloading is definitely punishable, with a standard penalty of 3 points and fines varying by region, usually between 150 and 300 yuan. Additionally, insurance companies do not cover losses caused by overloading, increasing financial burdens. Now, before every trip, I check the passenger limit, refuse any overloading requests, and advise other car owners to use ride-hailing or carpooling services to share the demand. Insisting on safe driving not only avoids point deductions but also protects everyone's lives.