Will points be deducted for rear-seat passengers not wearing seat belts on highways?
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Rear-seat passengers not wearing seat belts on highways will be deducted 2 points, but in actual enforcement, usually only a fine is imposed without point deduction. Below are the legal basis for penalties and the dangers of not wearing seat belts: Legal Basis for Penalties: According to 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 must use seat belts as required. Dangers of Not Wearing Seat Belts: In the event of an accident or emergency braking, a significant inertial force is generated. Depending on the vehicle speed and impact severity, this inertial force varies. The inertial force causes the driver and passengers to collide with objects inside the vehicle such as the steering wheel, windshield, seat backs, and doors, which can easily result in serious injuries to occupants, or even eject them from their seats or out of the vehicle.
As a frequent highway driver, I can definitely say that points will be deducted for rear passengers not wearing seat belts. According to China's Road Traffic Safety Law, all passengers on highways, including those in the rear seats, must fasten their seat belts. Otherwise, the driver will be directly penalized with a 2-point deduction and a 50-yuan fine. I have personal experience with this—once when I took my parents on a trip, my mother in the back seat felt uncomfortable and didn't buckle up. We were stopped and checked by traffic police at a service area, and I was penalized with points. It was not only embarrassing but also very dangerous because, at high speeds, unbelted rear passengers can easily be thrown out of the window in an accident, leading to serious injuries. I recommend everyone remind each other to buckle up in the back before setting off, forming good habits to prevent accidents before they happen.
