Will placing a box in the passenger seat result in penalty points?
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According to relevant road traffic safety laws and regulations, if a box is placed in the passenger seat and its length, width, and height meet the loading requirements, no penalty points will be deducted. 1. Penalty point rules: Placing a box in the passenger seat may or may not be photographed. It is important to note that as long as the box placed in the passenger seat is not large (small in size), does not obstruct the driver's view, and is not specifically transported goods, generally, even if photographed, no penalty points will be deducted. 2. According to Article 62 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations": It is not allowed to hang or place items within the front and rear windows of the motor vehicle's driving compartment that obstruct the driver's view.
I've been driving for over twenty years and often see cases where the front passenger seat is used to place boxes. This can indeed result in penalty points. The reason is straightforward: traffic laws stipulate that the front seats must not be cluttered with items, as it can obstruct the driver's view or compromise safe driving. In the event of a sudden brake, a flying box could even cause injury. Last year on the highway, I personally witnessed a traffic stop where the police issued a ticket for cargo piled on the front passenger seat—a 100-yuan fine and 2 penalty points. So don’t take chances; it’s best to place boxes in the trunk or rear seats and secure them properly. Developing good habits can help avoid trouble. If you do get checked, explanations won’t help—rules are rules, and surveillance cameras are strict nowadays. In short, safety comes first; don’t risk trouble just to save a little space.
Let me share my experience about placing boxes in the passenger seat—I learned my lesson the hard way. One time after work, I was in a hurry and stuffed a large cardboard box in the front passenger seat to make a delivery. At an intersection, I got pulled over by the police, who said the box was blocking the rearview mirror and compromising safety. I was fined 50 yuan on the spot and had 2 points deducted from my license. Later, I asked a traffic police buddy about it, and he explained that this counts as a traffic violation, with point deductions varying by location—lighter in cities, stricter on highways. His advice: avoid cutting corners for convenience. It’s safest to place items in the back seat or trunk. Even small boxes in the front seat pose risks, and in case of an accident, the insurance company might deny the claim. Remember, safety is no small matter—develop good habits to avoid unnecessary worries.
Simply put, placing a box in the front passenger seat could actually result in penalty points. According to traffic regulations, this is considered obstructing driving safety, and if caught by the police, you could be fined 50-200 yuan and receive 2 penalty points. The reason is easy to understand: the box may block the driver's view or fly around during sudden braking, causing accidents, especially on highways where it's even more dangerous. My advice is not to try it—just put it in the trunk. Being more careful can save you a lot of trouble.
