Will I Be Fined for Driving with the Trunk Open?

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OJosie
07/29/25 11:03am
Driving with the trunk open is considered a traffic violation, and the vehicle may be stopped by traffic police and penalized. Generally, this results in a fine, but the driver may only receive a warning without any points deducted. Upon being reminded by the traffic police, the driver must promptly close the trunk securely. According to Article 9 of the 'Measures for the Scoring Management of Road Traffic Safety Violations,' if the trunk being open blocks the license plate, it constitutes the violation of 'intentionally obscuring the license plate.' In such cases, the traffic management authorities will impose a fine and deduct 12 points. Additionally, an improperly closed trunk can obstruct the driver's visibility and affect safe driving, potentially interfering with other vehicles and pedestrians on the road. The traffic police may impose a fine and deduct three points, as this situation can easily lead to traffic accidents and poses significant safety hazards. Therefore, the traffic police may impose stricter penalties on the driver to prevent such behavior from recurring. 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 acts are prohibited while driving a motor vehicle: driving with the doors or trunk 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; stalling or coasting in neutral on steep slopes; or throwing items onto the road. If there are items in the trunk, they may be lost when driving on bumpy roads, leading to financial losses. If these items cause damage to vehicles behind, the driver may also be liable for repair costs.
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