If a vehicle's trunk is not closed while driving on the road, traffic police may stop the vehicle and impose penalties, as it constitutes a traffic violation. Typically, a fine will be issued, but the driver may only receive a warning without any points deducted. Upon receiving a reminder from the traffic police, the driver must promptly close the trunk securely. According to Article 26 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 result in point deductions: If the unclosed trunk obstructs the license plate, it will be considered a violation of 'intentionally obscuring the license plate.' Traffic authorities will impose a fine and deduct 12 points. Additionally, an unclosed trunk can impair the driver's visibility and hinder safe driving, potentially affecting other vehicles and pedestrians on the road. Traffic police may impose a fine and deduct three points, as this situation can easily lead to traffic accidents, posing threats and safety hazards. Therefore, traffic police may enforce stricter penalties to deter drivers from repeating such behavior. 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: driving with doors or compartments not properly closed; 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 engaging in 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 over bumpy roads, resulting in financial losses. If these items cause damage to vehicles behind, the driver may also be liable for repair costs.
