Will points be deducted if the passenger lies down to sleep in the co-pilot seat?
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No points will be deducted if the passenger lies down to sleep in the co-pilot seat. Here are the specific details about the co-pilot seat: Seating norms: The seat belt must be used correctly to ensure driving safety. Pay attention to the sitting posture, with feet placed on the floor of the car. Do not rest feet on the window or place them on the center console. Children should not sit in the co-pilot seat; they must use a dedicated child seat in the rear. Functions: Assist the driver in operating the navigation, controlling the vehicle's air conditioning system, observing road conditions, alleviating driver fatigue, and engaging in conversation during long-distance drives to prevent accidents caused by distraction.
I've been driving for over a decade, and I really need to talk about passengers lying down to sleep in the front seat. The traffic laws don't directly specify whether points will be deducted, but the key is whether the seatbelt can be properly fastened. Lying down makes it nearly impossible to wear the seatbelt correctly, and if caught by traffic police, it's treated as not wearing a seatbelt—usually a 50-yuan fine without point deduction. However, in case of sudden braking, a lying passenger might hit the windshield directly. Last year, my buddy experienced this—he broke his right leg and had to pay for dashboard repairs. It's even more dangerous on highways. Last year in Jiangxi, there was an accident where a front-seat passenger lying down without a seatbelt was thrown out through the window during a rear-end collision. My advice is either sit upright with the seatbelt on or pull over at a service area to sleep.
