Will driving with an unclosed car trunk be penalized?
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If a vehicle is driven with an unclosed trunk, it may be stopped by traffic police and penalized as a traffic violation. Typically, this results in a fine, but the owner may only receive a warning without any point deduction. Upon being alerted by the police, the owner must promptly close the trunk securely. According to Article 7 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": It is prohibited to drive a vehicle with doors or compartments not properly closed. Below are scenarios where an unclosed trunk may lead to point deductions: If the unclosed trunk blocks the license plate, it constitutes the violation of "intentionally obscuring the license plate." Traffic authorities will impose a fine and deduct 12 points under Article 62 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China." Additionally, an unclosed trunk can obstruct the driver's visibility, impairing safe driving and affecting other vehicles and pedestrians on the road. Given that this situation easily leads to traffic accidents and poses safety hazards, traffic police may impose stricter penalties on offending drivers to prevent recurrence. According to Article 62 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the following behaviors are prohibited while driving: operating a vehicle with unclosed doors or compartments; hanging or placing items within the front or rear windows that obstruct the driver's view; making or receiving handheld phone calls, watching TV, or other activities that hinder safe driving; coasting in neutral or stalling on steep slopes; throwing objects onto the road. If there are items in the trunk, they may be lost when driving on bumpy roads, causing financial losses. If these items damage following vehicles, the owner may also be liable for repair costs.
