Will points be deducted and fines imposed for not wearing a seat belt?
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Driving without wearing a seat belt will result in point deductions and fines. The details are as follows: 1. Urban expressways: refers to urban roads with a central divider, four or more lanes, and partial or full use of interchanges and controlled access for higher-speed vehicle travel; passengers not wearing seat belts as required will be fined 5 yuan. 2. On highways: drivers not wearing seat belts as required will be fined and have 2 points deducted; passengers not wearing seat belts as required will be fined. 3. On urban roads with speed limits below 50 km/h: passengers not wearing seat belts as required will only receive a verbal warning if they correct the behavior immediately after being pointed out.
I've been driving for almost twenty years and I know for sure that not wearing a seatbelt will definitely result in demerit points and fines. Generally, it's a deduction of 2 points from the driver's license and a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan. The exact figures vary slightly from place to place—for instance, fines tend to be higher in big cities and lower in suburban areas. I learned this the hard way when I was younger. Once, I was stopped by traffic police for not wearing my seatbelt and was fined 150 yuan along with the points deduction. At the time, I just felt wronged, but after watching accident videos, I realized it's not about the money—seatbelts save lives by securing your body in the seat during a collision, reducing the risk of your head hitting the windshield. Nowadays, buckling up is second nature to me as soon as I get in the car, and I always remind new drivers to make it a habit. Don’t wait until you’re penalized to regret it—safety should always come first.
