Will a car be photographed for overloading while waiting at a traffic light?
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Car overloading while waiting at a traffic light will not be photographed. The cameras are used to monitor traffic violations such as running red lights, not following directional signs, illegal lane changes, crossing lines, driving in the wrong direction, and motor vehicles occupying non-motorized vehicle lanes. Traffic regulations stipulate: Cars also fall under the category of passenger vehicles, so overloading a car is subject to penalties. The penalties for car overloading are the same as those for commercial passenger vehicles. According to the new traffic regulations, driving a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or a school bus with more passengers than the permitted number but less than 20% over the limit, or driving other passenger vehicles with more than 20% over the permitted number of passengers will result in a deduction of 6 points. Driving a passenger vehicle other than a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or a school bus with more passengers than the permitted number but less than 20% over the limit will result in a deduction of 3 points. Permitted number of passengers in a car: Typically, the permitted number of passengers in a car is 5, but there are times when overloading occurs.
After being in the automotive industry for a while, I've noticed that small cars carrying excess passengers often go unnoticed by regular traffic cameras at intersections. These cameras are primarily designed to catch red-light runners or vehicles crossing the stop line, using ground sensors to detect vehicle movement. Overloading is more likely to be caught by police on-site enforcement or fixed weigh stations. The camera technology isn't that advanced yet—it might detect a passing vehicle but can't count the number of passengers inside. However, if systems upgrade to AI-powered smart cameras, they might identify abnormalities in the future. The key issue is that overloading is dangerous—it makes the vehicle unstable during emergency braking and increases accident risks. For safety's sake, it's best not to exceed load limits and avoid fines.
