Will points be deducted if rear passengers do not fasten their seat belts on the highway?
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No points will be deducted for not wearing seat belts in the rear seats on the highway. Relevant information about seat belts is as follows: Emergency situations: When a car encounters an emergency and brakes suddenly, seat belts can restrain the driver and passengers in their seats to prevent them from being thrown forward, thereby protecting them from injuries caused by secondary impacts. Function: The function of a car seat belt is to instantly tighten when the vehicle collides or emergency braking is applied, pulling the slack in the belt to securely fasten the occupants to their seats and prevent secondary collisions. Once the tightening force of the seat belt exceeds a certain limit, the force-limiting device will appropriately loosen the belt to maintain stable chest pressure. Therefore, car seat belts serve to restrict movement and provide cushioning, absorbing impact energy and dissipating inertial forces to avoid or reduce the severity of injuries to drivers and passengers.
I drive quite often and know that passengers in the back seat not wearing seat belts on highways won’t result in point deductions. According to current traffic regulations, the driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers buckle up, especially on highways where risks are higher. If caught, the penalty is usually around 200 yuan, but point deductions mainly target the driver’s individual violations like speeding or fatigued driving. Not wearing a seat belt in the back seat carries significant hidden risks: during an accident, unbelted rear passengers are more prone to injury or being ejected from the window. Last year, my friend experienced this—an emergency brake on the highway caused an unbelted relative in the back to fall and get injured, leading to medical expenses and a fine. So, I always remind my back-seat friends to buckle up. Safety is no trivial matter; never risk major consequences for minor negligence. Following the rules not only saves you from fines but, more importantly, protects lives.
