Will motorcycles be photographed for overloading?
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Motorcycles will be photographed for overloading, as new cameras introduced since 2016 can capture motorcycle violations. Below is an introduction to electronic surveillance: Introduction: Currently, the most commonly used method for capturing traffic violations in urban areas is electronic cameras. These cameras can monitor vehicles in real-time within their surveillance zones. When a vehicle commits violations such as running a red light, driving in the wrong direction, or crossing lines, the electronic camera will capture multiple sequential images of the incident. Development: Electronic surveillance utilizes various technologies including vehicle detection, photoelectric imaging, automatic control, network communication, and computer systems to monitor violations such as running red lights, wrong-way driving, speeding, crossing lines, and illegal parking around the clock. It captures images and data of vehicle violations and processes them accordingly after the fact.
As a seasoned motorcycle rider, I've witnessed many cases of overloading and have occasionally made the mistake myself. Honestly, motorcycles have small bodies, and traffic cameras generally struggle to accurately capture the number of passengers. For instance, last year I once carried three people into the city, and a new-style camera at the intersection flashed, but I never received a ticket—likely because the angle made it hard to see the details clearly. However, police often set up checkpoints in high-risk areas, such as school zones or highway entrances, where the risk of being stopped and inspected on the spot is higher. I must emphasize that overloading is genuinely unsafe—it destabilizes the center of gravity, and in the event of an accident, the chances of fractures are significantly higher, especially when losing control while turning with passengers. For your own good, I recommend sticking to a maximum of two riders for safety and avoiding the temptation to overload for convenience.
As an ordinary person concerned about traffic safety, I must say that motorcycle overloading can indeed be caught by traffic cameras, but the probability is not high. The reason is that most cameras are aimed at car violations and have weaker detail capture capabilities for motorcycles. In reality, when I lived in the city, I saw many instances of overloading—people packed like sardines—but it seemed rare for these to be automatically photographed. However, don’t push your luck too much. Many cities now have AI-powered smart surveillance systems that are advancing quickly, with some capable of recognizing human outlines to count passengers. More importantly, police often conduct on-site enforcement during peak hours, and if caught, you’ll face heavy fines and point deductions. So for safety’s sake, it’s best to adhere to the load standards—two people per bike is ideal—since overloading increases the risk of tipping over and causing serious injuries.
