Will I definitely be fined if caught not wearing a seat belt?
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Not necessarily. Whether a fine or penalty points will be imposed depends on the road conditions and is subject to the traffic police's judgment. Here is relevant information about not wearing seat belts: Regulations: According to Article 51 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: When a motor vehicle is in motion, the driver and passengers shall use seat belts as required, while motorcycle drivers and passengers shall wear safety helmets as required. Function of seat belts: Seat belts are crucial safety devices in vehicles that protect occupants. It is essential to fasten seat belts during travel, especially on highways. At high speeds, unbelted occupants could potentially be ejected from the vehicle.
Oh dear, you really need to be extra careful when driving these days! My father-in-law got caught by a traffic camera last week for not wearing his seatbelt in the passenger seat, and he received a ticket the very next day. Nowadays, traffic cameras have been upgraded to high-definition, capable of capturing even a strand of hair, let alone seatbelt marks. However, the focus is mainly on the driver and front-seat passengers, with slightly more leniency for the back seats. But don’t think you’re safe just because it’s nighttime or you’re in a small city—many places have 24/7 surveillance. By the way, certain special areas like highway exits and tunnel entrances have particularly high capture rates. If you’re caught without a seatbelt, you’ll almost certainly face a 200-yuan fine and 2 penalty points. My advice? Before you even grip the steering wheel, make sure to click that seatbelt into place—it’s the safest bet.
