Will points be deducted for motorcycle passengers not wearing helmets?

[DeHarrison]

Motorcycle passengers not wearing helmets will not result in point deductions but will be subject to penalties. The following is relevant information: 1. 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, and motorcycle drivers and passengers shall wear safety helmets as required. 2. Article 107: For road traffic violations, a warning and a fine may be imposed. Traffic police may issue an administrative penalty decision on the spot and provide a written administrative penalty decision. 3. Article 13 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": For motor vehicles registered and driven on the road, regular safety technical inspections shall be conducted according to laws and administrative regulations, based on factors such as vehicle use, passenger and cargo capacity, and service life.

[LaneDella]

I've been riding motorcycles for years, and never ride with a passenger without a helmet—it'll get you fined and penalized. If caught by traffic police, the rider gets fined 100 to 200 yuan and loses 1 point. Not only that, the passenger also gets fined. A buddy of mine got pulled over for riding with his girlfriend without helmets—both were fined 200 yuan each, and he lost points on his license. Honestly, it’s not just about the fine; motorcycles are like 'meat wrapped in metal,' and a helmet can save your life in an accident. I always wear a helmet when riding and keep an extra one in the trunk for passengers. If a child is riding, be extra careful—some places deduct 2 points if they catch you without one. Making helmet-wearing a habit is like buckling a seatbelt—safety always comes first.

[ArthurRose]

I checked the traffic regulations recently, and it's clear that riding a motorcycle with a passenger without helmets will definitely result in penalty points. The driver will be penalized with at least 1 point and a fine ranging from 50 to 200 yuan, while the passenger on the back seat will also face separate penalties. Enforcement varies by region; for example, in Shenzhen, getting caught once means 2 penalty points plus a 500 yuan fine. I've seen traffic police stopping motorcycles to check helmets several times on the road. Even if the passenger's helmet is stored under the seat, it's considered a violation. Honestly, penalty points are the least of the worries; the real issue is the risk of serious injury without helmet protection in a crash—hitting your head on the ground can be fatal. Someone in my riding group once shared accident photos where the helmet was cracked like a spiderweb, but the person was unharmed. Helmets are like insurance—you might find them a hassle until you realize their true value in an accident.

[QuinnAnn]

Don't take chances; traffic regulations are strict now. Riding a motorcycle with a passenger without helmets will definitely result in demerit points—the driver gets a ticket and loses 1 point, while the passenger also faces a fine. I saw traffic police livestreaming vehicle checks on Douyin, and eight out of ten motorcycles got caught for this. Penalties became harsher after last year's new regulations, with some cities launching special enforcement months where demerit points increased from 1 to 3. When riding daily, don’t just focus on speed—even hanging a helmet on the handlebars for the passenger isn’t allowed. Additionally, children on motorcycles must wear specialized helmets, or it will be treated as overloading. It’s advisable to buy a spare helmet online and keep it on the rear seat—plastic ones cost just a few dozen yuan, much cheaper than a fine.

[MacAdeline]

Wearing a helmet when carrying a passenger on a motorcycle is not optional but mandatory—failure to do so will result in penalties. The nationwide standard is deducting 1 point from the driver's license, but fines vary by province: 50 yuan in Jiangsu and 200 yuan in Beijing. Once, I accompanied a friend to handle a traffic violation—he forgot to wear a helmet while carrying a passenger, and the traffic police issued a ticket, deducted points, and gave him a 30-minute lecture. This rule is rooted in tragic lessons. Last year, local news reported a couple who crashed without helmets, leaving the girl on the back seat with a skull fracture. Now, I’ve developed a habit of triple-checking before riding: helmet, gloves, and mirrors. If a passenger complains about the hassle and refuses to wear a helmet, I simply refuse to take them—after all, demerit points stay on record for five years.