Will points be deducted for not wearing seat belts in the back seat on the highway?
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Not wearing seat belts in the back seat on the highway will not result in point deductions, only a fine. Below are the specific functions of car seat belts: 1. Protect passenger safety: Car seat belts can protect passenger safety, especially on highways where rear passengers need to wear seat belts. A seat belt buckle is a device that can be inserted into the car's seat belt socket, preventing the seat belt alarm from sounding if the driver does not fasten the seat belt. 2. Ensure driving safety: Seat belts are the only guarantee of driving safety for drivers. Even when driving at relatively low speeds, in the event of a collision or emergency braking, although the resulting inertial force is relatively small, it is still enough to prevent drivers and passengers from controlling their bodies, leading to collisions with hard components such as the steering wheel and windshield, causing bodily harm.
I previously saw many rear-seat passengers not wearing seat belts on the highway, and they were pulled over by traffic police and issued tickets, mainly involving fines but no penalty points. In China, traffic regulations require all passengers on highways to wear seat belts, including those in the rear seats. If they don’t, the driver may be fined around 200 yuan, and it generally doesn’t involve deducting driving points. Point deductions are usually for the driver’s own failure to buckle up or speeding. I think not wearing a seat belt in the rear seats is even riskier because highway accidents are frequent, especially during sudden braking when rear passengers can easily be thrown forward and cause injuries. Make it a habit to buckle up as soon as you get in the car—don’t skip that small effort. Safety first means no regrets. I remember once when I took friends on a trip, one rear passenger wasn’t buckled up and was directly fined 200 yuan—everyone learned their lesson after that.
From my daily driving experience, I know that not wearing a seatbelt in the back seat on the highway can indeed result in a fine, usually around 200 yuan, but no points are deducted. It depends on the traffic police's enforcement. I've been checked once myself and only received a ticket without point deduction. As a young driver, I care more about safety. At high speeds on the highway, not wearing a seatbelt in the back seat can lead to extremely high casualty rates in case of a crash or rollover. It's best to remind passengers to buckle up—this habit can save lives, not just save money.
